The sum of a matrix A and its transpose is bmatrix6 & -1\\ -1 & 4bmatrix. Which of the following statements is true? Option 1: A = bmatrix3 & 0\\ -1 & -2bmatrix Option 2: A = bmatrix2 & b\\ -1-b & 3bmatrix, b is any real number. Option 3: A = bmatrix3 & b\\ -1-b & 2bmatrix, b is any real number. Option 4: A = bmatrix3 & 5\\ -6 & -2bmatrix

The answer is 'A = bmatrix3 & b\\ -1-b & 2bmatrix, b is any real number.'. View full solution:

CUET Mathematics - The sum of a matrix A and its transpose is bmatrix6 & -1\\ -1 & 4bmatrix. Which of the following statements is true? | PYQs + Solutions

CUET Mathematics 2026 18th May Shift 1

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$A = \begin{bmatrix}3 & 0\\ -1 & -2\end{bmatrix}$

$A = \begin{bmatrix}2 & b\\ -1-b & 3\end{bmatrix}$ , $b$ is any real number.

$A = \begin{bmatrix}3 & b\\ -1-b & 2\end{bmatrix}$ , $b$ is any real number.

$A = \begin{bmatrix}3 & 5\\ -6 & -2\end{bmatrix}$

✅ Correct Option: 3