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The number of square matrices of order 2 using numbers 1 and −1-1 exactly once and the number 0 twice is :

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Choose 2 cells out of 4 for zeros: (42)=6\binom{4}{2} = 6 ways.

In the remaining 2 cells, place 11 and −1-1: 2!2! = 2 ways.

Total =6×2=12= 6 \times 2 = 12.

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