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If \( \left|\begin{array}{ll}3 & x \\ x & 1\end{array}\right|=\left|\begin{array}{ll}3 & 2 \\ 4 & 1\end{array}\right| \) then \( x \) is equal to

  1. A \( 2 \)
  2. B \( 04 \)
  3. C \( 08 \)
  4. D \( \pm 2 \sqrt{2} \)
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Correct Answer

(D) \( \pm 2 \sqrt{2} \)

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Detailed explanation

Given that, \( \left|\begin{array}{cc}3 & x \\ x & 1\end{array}\right|=\left|\begin{array}{ll}3 & 2 \\ 4 & 1\end{array}\right| \)
\( 3-x^{2}=3-8 \)
\( \Rightarrow x^{2}=8 \Rightarrow x=\pm 2 \sqrt{2} \)