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Let . Then, the value of 5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e is equal to


We are given that,


We need to find the value of 5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e.


Determinant of 3 × 3 matrix is given as,




So,







Since,



x4 – x3 – 12x2 + 12x = ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e


Comparing the left hand side and right hand side of the equation, we get


a = 1


b = -1


c = -12


d = 12


e = 0


Putting these values in 5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e, we get


5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e = 5(1) + 4(-1) + 3(-12) + 2(12) + 0


5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e = 5 – 4 – 36 + 24


5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e = 25 – 36


5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e = -11


Thus, the values of 5a + 4b + 3c + 2d + e is -11.

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