The discussion revolves around determining the values of x that make the matrix B singular. The matrix is presented in a specific format, and participants are exploring the conditions under which it becomes singular.
Some participants have provided guidance regarding the determinant and its role in identifying singular matrices. There is an ongoing exploration of the theoretical aspects, with no explicit consensus reached on the approach to take.
There is a mention of the original poster's uncertainty about how to start the problem, and some participants are encouraging a review of the underlying theory related to matrix singularity.
carltonblues said:Determine all values for x for which the
matrix B =
| x 3 -1|
|9/2 x 3|
| -2 1 1|
No idea where to start. Any help?
It is singular precisely when its determinant is zero.dextercioby said:Why compute the determinant ?Do you know the condition a matrix must fulfil,in order to be singular...?
Daniel.