9231 P13 - Jun 2021 - Q04 - 11 marks
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The matrices A, B and C are given by
\(A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & k & k \\ 5 & -1 & 3 \\ 1 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad C = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & 0 \end{pmatrix},\)
where \(k\) is a real constant.
- Find \(CAB\).
- Given that \(A\) is singular, find the value of \(k\).
- Using the value of \(k\) from part (b), find the equations of the invariant lines, through the origin, of the transformation in the \(x-y\) plane represented by \(CAB\).
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