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The matrix [2−13λ07−114]\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 3 \\ \lambda & 0 & 7 \\ -1 & 1 & 4 \end{bmatrix} is not invertible for

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

A matrix fails to be invertible exactly when its determinant is zero. Expanding along the first row gives 2(0−7)+1(4λ+7)+3(λ−0)=−14+4λ+7+3λ=7λ−72(0-7)+1(4\lambda+7)+3(\lambda-0)=-14+4\lambda+7+3\lambda=7\lambda-7. Setting 7λ−7=07\lambda-7=0 gives λ=1\lambda=1.

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