Math Problem Statement

2A - B = [[-5, 3], [4, 7]]; A - 2B = [[-5, 4], [3, 2]]; Find det(AB^{-1}).

Solution

The problem provides two matrix equations:

  1. 2AB=[5347]2A - B = \begin{bmatrix} -5 & 3 \\ 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix}
  2. A2B=[5432]A - 2B = \begin{bmatrix} -5 & 4 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}

We are tasked with finding det(AB1)\det(AB^{-1}).

Step 1: Solve for matrices AA and BB

From the two equations, we can express both AA and BB in terms of these matrices. Let’s solve this system of equations for AA and BB.

Equation 1:

2AB=[5347]2A - B = \begin{bmatrix} -5 & 3 \\ 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix}

Equation 2:

A2B=[5432]A - 2B = \begin{bmatrix} -5 & 4 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}

Step 2: Find det(AB1)\det(AB^{-1})

Once we find AA and BB, we will calculate det(A)\det(A), det(B)\det(B), and apply the property of determinants: det(AB1)=det(A)det(B)\det(AB^{-1}) = \frac{\det(A)}{\det(B)}

Let me first calculate matrices AA and BB.The solution for matrices AA and BB based on the system of equations is:

A=[5323534],B=[5353231]A = \begin{bmatrix} -\frac{5}{3} & \frac{2}{3} \\ \frac{5}{3} & 4 \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{5}{3} & -\frac{5}{3} \\ -\frac{2}{3} & 1 \end{bmatrix}

Step 3: Compute det(AB1)\det(AB^{-1})

Using the property of determinants, we know: det(AB1)=det(A)det(B)\det(AB^{-1}) = \frac{\det(A)}{\det(B)}

Next, let's calculate the determinants of AA and BB and then find det(AB1)\det(AB^{-1}).It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.

Would you like to proceed with manual steps for calculation or explore another question?

Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. How do you calculate the determinant of a 2x2 matrix?
  2. How is the inverse of a matrix calculated?
  3. What properties of determinants are useful for simplifying complex matrix expressions?
  4. How does matrix multiplication work in general?
  5. What are some applications of matrix inverses in real-world problems?

Tip: When dealing with determinants of inverse matrices, remember that det(A1)=1det(A)\det(A^{-1}) = \frac{1}{\det(A)}, which simplifies calculations involving matrix products.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Equations
Determinants
Inverse Matrices

Formulas

Matrix determinant for a 2x2 matrix: det([[a, b], [c, d]]) = ad - bc
Determinant of matrix product: det(AB) = det(A) * det(B)
Determinant of an inverse matrix: det(A^{-1}) = 1/det(A)

Theorems

Properties of determinants in matrix multiplication
Determinant of inverse matrix

Suitable Grade Level

University Level (Linear Algebra Course)