Find the non-zero positive value of x which satisfies the equation \[ \left|\begin{matrix} x & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & x & x \\ 0 & 1 & x \end{matrix}\right| = 0 \]

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 1997 Subject: General Mathematics

Question 1 Report

Find the non-zero positive value of x which satisfies the equation

\[ \left|\begin{matrix} x & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & x & x \\ 0 & 1 & x \end{matrix}\right| = 0 \]
Answer Details

x(x2 - 1) - x = 0
= x3 - 2x = 0
x(x2 - 2) = 0
x = 2

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