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Find the value of x, if \(\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\3&x\end{vmatrix}\)=\(\begin{vmatrix}x&-1\\5&3\end{vmatrix}\).(a) 20(b) -20(c) 30(d) -30This question was addressed to me during an online exam.Question is taken from Determinant topic in portion Determinants of Mathematics – Class 12

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The CORRECT choice is (B) -20

The explanation: \(\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\3&x\end{vmatrix}\)=\(\begin{vmatrix}x&-1\\5&3\end{vmatrix}\)

⇒2x-15=3x+5

⇒x=-20



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