For what values of a, b, and c is the following matrix skew-symmetric?
[0 b 0 -2]
[1 a 1 c]
[0 a 1 c]
[c -2 0 a]

I got that:
a= Any real number
b= -1
c=2
But I'm pretty sure I did something wrong.
Any help would be great :)

Question

For what values of a, b, and c is the following matrix skew-symmetric?
[0 b 0 -2]
[1 a 1 c]
[0 a 1 c]
[c -2 0 a]

I got that:
a= Any real number
b= -1
c=2
But I'm pretty sure I did something wrong. 
Any help would be great :)

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinking that you copied down the matrix slightly incorrectly.  Are -2 and 0 switched in the last row?

anonymous · Answer

No, that is how the problem was given

anonymous · Answer

Then it is not solvable.  "c" cannot be 2 numbers at once.

anonymous · Answer

Ok, I see your point. Thank you so much!