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The problem in the image asks to solve for \( x \) in the following equation:

\[
\text{det}\begin{pmatrix}
x & 1 & 1 & 1 \\
1 & x & 1 & 1 \\
1 & 1 & x & 1 \\
1 & 1 & 1 & x
\end{pmatrix} = 0
\]

This is a determinant of a 4x4 matrix, where the diagonal elements are \( x \), and the off-diagonal elements are 1.

Let me compute the determinant of this matrix to find the solution.The determinant of the matrix is:

\[
\text{det}(A) = x^4 - 6x^2 + 8x - 3
\]

To solve for \( x \), we need to set this determinant equal to 0:

\[
x^4 - 6x^2 + 8x - 3 = 0
\]

Let me now find the roots of this equation.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.

However, you can manually solve the equation \( x^4 - 6x^2 + 8x - 3 = 0 \) by factoring or using numerical methods like the quadratic formula for quartic equations or by applying a solver.

Would you like further assistance with that, or any specific questions about solving such equations?

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**Tip**: For quartic equations like this, factoring by grouping or substituting \( y = x^2 \) can simplify the equation.

Solve the equation represented by the determinant of a 4x4 matrix with diagonal elements 'x' and off-diagonal elements '1'.

Learn how to solve a quartic equation derived from the determinant of a 4x4 matrix with diagonal elements as 'x' and off-diagonal elements as '1'. This problem covers concepts from linear algebra, matrix theory, and quartic equation solutions, suitable for high school or early university students.

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