Math Problem Statement
Solve the equation B^{-1} X A^{-1} = C^{-1}, given matrices A = [-1, -3; 2, 0], B = [-2, 4; 0, 6], and C = [2, 0; 10, -1]. Find matrix X.
Solution
The given equation is:
with the matrices:
The task is to find .
Steps:
- First, find the inverses .
- Then solve for by rearranging the equation: (multiplying both sides by and ).
I will calculate these now.Here are the results of the calculations:
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The inverse of matrix is:
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The inverse of matrix is:
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The inverse of matrix is:
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The matrix is:
Would you like more details or explanations on any step?
Here are 5 questions related to this problem:
- What are the properties of matrix inverses?
- How do you compute the determinant of a 2x2 matrix?
- Can every matrix be inverted? Why or why not?
- What is the significance of the inverse of a matrix in linear algebra?
- How would the solution change if matrix were not invertible?
Tip: To verify if a matrix is invertible, its determinant should not be zero.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Inversion
Matrix Multiplication
Linear Algebra
Formulas
Matrix inverse formula for 2x2 matrix: A^{-1} = (1/det(A)) * adj(A)
Matrix multiplication
Theorems
Inverse Matrix Theorem
Determinant of a 2x2 Matrix
Suitable Grade Level
University Level Linear Algebra