Math Problem Statement

In questions 1 to 15, find the inverse of the matrix.

Solution

Thank you for providing the image. The task involves finding the inverse of the matrices listed in the exercise. Let's solve one as an example and provide steps you can follow for the rest.

General Formula for Finding the Inverse of a 2×22 \times 2 Matrix:

For a matrix A=[abcd]A = \begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}, its inverse exists if det(A)0\det(A) \neq 0 and is given by: A1=1det(A)[dbca],A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\det(A)} \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}, where det(A)=adbc\det(A) = ad - bc.


Let's solve problem 1: [4131]\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}

  1. Compute the determinant: det(A)=(4)(1)(1)(3)=43=1\det(A) = (4)(1) - (1)(3) = 4 - 3 = 1

  2. Verify det(A)0\det(A) \neq 0. Since it is 1, the inverse exists.

  3. Apply the formula: A1=11[1134]=[1134].A^{-1} = \frac{1}{1} \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 \\ -3 & 4 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 \\ -3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}.


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Questions for Further Exploration:

  1. What happens if det(A)=0\det(A) = 0?
  2. Can you determine when a 2×22 \times 2 matrix is singular?
  3. How do inverses apply to systems of equations?
  4. What is the relationship between a matrix and its adjoint when computing the inverse?
  5. How can we extend the inverse computation to 3×33 \times 3 matrices?

Tip:

Always double-check the determinant before proceeding with the inverse calculation to avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Inversion
Determinants
Linear Algebra

Formulas

Inverse of a 2x2 matrix: A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) * [[d, -b], [-c, a]]
Determinant of a 2x2 matrix: det(A) = ad - bc

Theorems

Non-singular matrix theorem: A matrix is invertible if and only if its determinant is non-zero.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12