Mark the correct alternative in the following:
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.