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The problem involves matrices and requires finding a specific element from a matrix equation.

Given:
\[
A = \begin{bmatrix} x & 2 \\ 5 & 4 \\ 3x & 1 \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 6x & 2 \\ 5 & 4 \\ 4b & 1 \end{bmatrix}
\]

The condition is \( \det(A) = \det(B) \). We need to find the value of \( 3 \) times the second row's second element.

### Step 1: Calculate Determinant of Matrix \( A \)

\[
\text{det}(A) = x(4 \cdot 1 - 1 \cdot 3x) - 2(5 \cdot 1 - 1 \cdot 3x) + 0
\]

### Step 2: Calculate Determinant of Matrix \( B \)

Similarly, compute \( \text{det}(B) \) using the same method. 

After calculating both determinants, equate them to solve for \( x \) or \( b \).

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Given matrices A and B, where A = [[x, 2], [5, 4], [3x, 1]] and B = [[6x, 2], [5, 4], [4b, 1]], find the value of 3 times the second row's second element if det(A) = det(B).

Learn how to find the value of a specific element in matrix A by equating the determinants of two matrices A and B. This problem covers matrix algebra, determinants, and solving equations, suitable for high school students in Grades 10-12.

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