turkey-yks 2012 Q35

turkey-yks · Other · lys1-math Matrices Matrix Algebra and Product Properties
Let a, b and c be positive real numbers,
$$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } a & b \\ 0 & c \end{array} \right] \cdot \left[ \begin{array} { l l } a & b \\ 0 & c \end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 4 \end{array} \right]$$
The matrix equation is given. Accordingly, what is the sum $a + b + c$?
A) $\frac { 11 } { 3 }$
B) $\frac { 7 } { 4 }$
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6
Let a, b and c be positive real numbers,

$$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 
a & b \\
0 & c
\end{array} \right] \cdot \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 
a & b \\
0 & c
\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 
1 & 2 \\
0 & 4
\end{array} \right]$$

The matrix equation is given. Accordingly, what is the sum $a + b + c$?

A) $\frac { 11 } { 3 }$\\
B) $\frac { 7 } { 4 }$\\
C) 4\\
D) 5\\
E) 6