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For what value of μ\mu, [5μ−7129]\begin{bmatrix}5 & \mu-7\\ 12 & 9\end{bmatrix} is a singular matrix?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Singular means the determinant is zero: 45−12(μ−7)=045-12(\mu-7)=0, so 45+84=12μ45+84=12\mu and μ=12912=10.75\mu=\dfrac{129}{12}=10.75.

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