JEE PYQ: Matrices And Determinants Question 30
Question 30 - 2021 (26 Feb Shift 2)
If the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \ 0 & 2 & 0 \ 3 & 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$ satisfies the equation $A^{20} + \alpha A^{19} + \beta A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \ 0 & 4 & 0 \ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ for some real numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta$, then $\beta - \alpha$ is equal to ______.