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If the matrix [a−25b20−15153c0]\begin{bmatrix} a & -2 & 5b \\ 2 & 0 & -15 \\ 15 & 3c & 0 \end{bmatrix} is skew-symmetric, then the value of a2+b2+c2a^2 + b^2 + c^2 is:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Skew-symmetric requires diagonal =0= 0 and aij=−ajia_{ij} = -a_{ji}.

Diagonal: a=0a = 0.

a13=−a31a_{13} = -a_{31}: 5b=−155b = -15, so b=−3b = -3.

a23=−a32a_{23} = -a_{32}: −15=−3c-15 = -3c, so c=5c = 5.

a2+b2+c2=0+9+25=34a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = 0 + 9 + 25 = 34.

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