AQA Further Paper 1 2021 June — Question 12 4 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther Paper 1 (Further Paper 1)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks4
Topic3x3 Matrices

12 The matrix \(\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 5 & 3
4 & - 2 & p
8 & 5 & - 11 \end{array} \right]\), where \(p\) is a constant.
12
  1. Given that \(\mathbf { A }\) is a non-singular matrix, find \(\mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 }\) in terms of \(p\).
    State any restrictions on the value of \(p\).
    12
  2. The equations below represent three planes. $$\begin{aligned} x + 5 y + 3 z & = 5
    4 x - 2 y + p z & = 24
    8 x + 5 y - 11 z & = - 30 \end{aligned}$$ 12
    1. Find, in terms of \(p\), the coordinates of the point of intersection of the three planes.
      [0pt] [4 marks]
      12
  3. (ii) In the case where \(p = 2\), show that the planes are mutually perpendicular.