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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

If \(A=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}0 & x^2-6 & -3 \\ -x & 0 & -8 \\ x^2-2 x & 8 & 0\end{array}\right]\) is a skew symmetric matrix, then the value(s) of \(x\) is/ are -
(A) 3
(B) -3
(C) -2
(D) -1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (C) only
  2. B (A), (C) and (D) only
  3. C (A) only
  4. D (B), (C) and (D) only
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(C) (A) only

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For a skew-symmetric matrix, \(a_{ij} = -a_{ji}\). \(a_{12} = -a_{21} \implies x^2-6 = -(-x) \implies x^2-x-6 = 0\) \((x-3)(x+2) = 0 \implies x=3, -2\) \(a_{13} = -a_{31} \implies -3 = -(x^2-2x) \implies x^2-2x-3 = 0\) \((x-3)(x+1) = 0 \implies x=3, -1\) The value of \(x\)…
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