MCQMediumJEE Main 2023 · 11 April, Shift 1Algebra of Matrices

Mathematics Question from JEE Main 2023 · 11 April, Shift 1

Let AA be a 2×22 \times 2 matrix with real entries such that AT=αA+IA^T = \alpha A + I, where αR{1,1}\alpha \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{-1, 1\}. If det(A2A)=4\det(A^2 - A) = 4, then the sum of all possible values of α\alpha is equal to:

  • A

    00

  • B

    52\frac{5}{2}

  • C

    22

  • D

    32\frac{3}{2}

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