Math Problem Statement

Find the inverse of the matrix if it exists: 1 2 3 2 -1 -3 0 1 2

Solution

The given matrix is:

A=[123213012]A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 2 & -1 & -3 \\ 0 & 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}

We are tasked with finding the inverse of this matrix (if it exists). Let me compute the determinant and check if the matrix is invertible. Then I will calculate its inverse if possible.import numpy as np

Define the matrix

A = np.array([[1, 2, 3], [2, -1, -3], [0, 1, 2]])

Calculate determinant

det = np.linalg.det(A)

Calculate inverse if determinant is non-zero

inverse_A = None if det != 0: inverse_A = np.linalg.inv(A)

det, inverse_A(-1.0, array([[-1., 1., 3.], [ 4., -2., -9.], [-2., 1., 5.]]))(-1.0, array([[-1., 1., 3.], [ 4., -2., -9.], [-2., 1., 5.]]))successThe determinant of the matrix is 1-1, which means the matrix is invertible. The inverse of the matrix AA is:

-1 & 1 & 3 \\ 4 & -2 & -9 \\ -2 & 1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$$ Would you like a step-by-step explanation of how this inverse is calculated, or do you have any other questions? ### Related Questions: 1. How is the determinant of a matrix calculated? 2. What does the determinant tell us about a matrix's invertibility? 3. How is the inverse of a $$3 \times 3$$ matrix computed? 4. What are some applications of matrix inverses in real-world problems? 5. Can every square matrix have an inverse? Why or why not? **Tip:** Always check the determinant first before attempting to compute the inverse of a matrix!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Inversion
Determinants

Formulas

Determinant formula for a 3x3 matrix
Inverse of a matrix: A^{-1} = (1/det(A)) * adj(A)

Theorems

Invertible Matrix Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12