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If the matrix \(A=\left[\begin{array}{cccc}1 & 2 & 3 & 0 \\ 2 & 4 & 3 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 6 & 8 & 7 & \alpha\end{array}\right]\) is of rank 3, then \(\alpha\) equals to

  1. A \(-5\)
  2. B \(5\)
  3. C \(4\)
  4. D \(1\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(5\)

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Given, \(A=\left[\begin{array}{cccc}1 & 2 & 3 & 0 \\ 2 & 4 & 3 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 6 & 8 & 7 & \alpha\end{array}\right]\) Applying \(R_2 \rightarrow R_2-2 R_1, \quad R_3 \rightarrow R_3-3 R_1 \quad\) and…