If A = bmatrix 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 bmatrix, then A^2 - 5A is equal to : (where I_2 is identity matrix of order 2) Option 1: -7I_2 Option 2: 7I_2 Option 3: 6I_2 Option 4: -6I_2

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CUET Mathematics - If A = bmatrix 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 bmatrix, then A^2 - 5A is equal to : (where I_2 is identity matrix of order 2) | PYQs + Solutions

CUET Mathematics 2026 12th May Shift 2

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$-7I_2$

$7I_2$

$6I_2$

$-6I_2$

✅ Correct Option: 1