For what value of x is the matrix [5−x2x+14] singular?Answer: x=3SolutionA square matrix is singular when its determinant is zero.5−x2x+14=0 ⇒ 4(5−x)−2(x+1)=0.20−4x−2x−2=0 ⇒ 18−6x=0 ⇒ x=3.x=3CBSE Class 12 Board · 2011 · Subjective