Question:

If A is a matrix of order 2 and I is the identity matrix of order 2 such that $A^{2}-4A+3I=0$ then $(A+3I)^{-1}=$

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To find $(A+kI)^{-1}$, substitute $A = B-kI$ into the original equation and solve for $B^{-1}$.
Updated On: Jun 19, 2026
  • $\frac{A}{24}-\frac{7}{24}I$
  • $\frac{A}{21}-\frac{7}{21}I$
  • $\frac{7I}{24}-\frac{1}{24}A$
  • $A-3I$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Concept
Use the characteristic equation to find the inverse by manipulating the given matrix equation.

Step 2: Analysis

Let $B = A + 3I$. Then $A = B - 3I$. Substitute this into $A^2 - 4A + 3I = 0$: $(B-3I)^2 - 4(B-3I) + 3I = 0$

Step 3: Calculation

$B^2 - 6B + 9I - 4B + 12I + 3I = 0$
$B^2 - 10B + 24I = 0$
Divide by $B$: $B - 10I + 24B^{-1} = 0$
$24B^{-1} = 10I - B = 10I - (A + 3I) = 7I - A$
$B^{-1} = \frac{7I - A}{24}$

Step 4: Conclusion

Hence, $(A+3I)^{-1} = \frac{7}{24}I - \frac{1}{24}A$. Final Answer: (C)
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