A2 June 2023 Paper 2 Q3
3 The determinant \(A = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\)
Which one of the determinants below has a value which is not equal to the value of \(A\)?
Tick (✓) one box. [1 mark]
- \[\begin{vmatrix} 3 & 1 & 3 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\]
- \[\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\]
- \[\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 2 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\]
- \[\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 \end{vmatrix}\]
| Scheme | Marks | AO |
|---|---|---|
| Ticks correct answer | B1 | 1.1b |
| (1 mark) |