Determine A−1 if
−2−7 25
A=  4 7−18
−1−1 1
 
using the formula for the inverse of a matrix. Using A−1 solve the system of equations
4x + 7y− 18z = 1
−2x− 7y + 25z =−1
−x− y + z = 2

To solve for \( A^{-1} \), we will use the formula for the inverse of a \( 3 \times 3 \) matrix \( A = \begin{pmatrix} a & b & c \\ d & e & f \\ g & h & i \end{pmatrix} \), which is:

\[
A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\det(A)} \begin{pmatrix} ei - fh & ch - bi & bf - ce \\ fg - di & ai - cg & cd - af \\ dh - eg & bg - ah & ae - bd \end{pmatrix}
\]

Let's go through the steps to find \( A^{-1} \) and then use it to solve the system.

### Step 1: Determine the Determinant of \( A \)
Given:
\[
A = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & 7 & -18 \\ -2 & -7 & 25 \\ -1 & -1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}
\]

The determinant of \( A \), denoted as \( \det(A) \), is calculated as:
\[
\det(A) = a(ei - fh) - b(di - fg) + c(dh - eg)
\]

Substituting the values:
\[
\det(A) = 4((-7 \cdot 1) - (25 \cdot -1)) - 7((-2 \cdot 1) - (25 \cdot -1)) + (-18)((-2 \cdot -1) - (-7 \cdot -1))
\]

Calculating each term separately:
1. For \( 4 \cdot ((-7) - (-25)) = 4 \cdot (-7 + 25) = 4 \cdot 18 = 72 \)
2. For \( -7 \cdot ((-2) - (-25)) = -7 \cdot (-2 + 25) = -7 \cdot 23 = -161 \)
3. For \( -18 \cdot ((-2) - (-7)) = -18 \cdot (-2 + 7) = -18 \cdot 5 = -90 \)

Adding these up:
\[
\det(A) = 72 - 161 - 90 = -179
\]

### Step 2: Find the Cofactor Matrix of \( A \)
Using the cofactor method for each element in the matrix, we compute each minor and cofactor entry for \( A^{-1} \).

Calculations for each element of the cofactor matrix are done in a similar fashion as above.

### Step 3: Compute \( A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\det(A)} \times \text{Cofactor Matrix of } A \)
Once we have the cofactor matrix and determinant, multiply each entry by \( \frac{1}{-179} \).

### Step 4: Solve \( A \mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} \) Using \( A^{-1} \)
Given the system:
\[
\begin{cases} 
4x + 7y - 18z = 1 \\
-2x - 7y + 25z = -1 \\
-x - y + z = 2 
\end{cases}
\]

Write this as \( A \mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} \), where \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{pmatrix} \) and \( \mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \).

Then, \( \mathbf{x} = A^{-1} \mathbf{b} \), and we can calculate \( \mathbf{x} \) by performing the matrix multiplication.

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Here are some questions for further practice:
1. What is the process for calculating a \(3 \times 3\) matrix determinant?
2. How do cofactor expansions work when finding an inverse?
3. How does matrix multiplication solve systems of equations?
4. Why does a matrix need a non-zero determinant to be invertible?
5. How is matrix inversion used in applied fields?

**Tip:** Double-check matrix entries and operations as errors in one calculation step affect the whole result!

Determine A−1 if A = [4 7 -18; -2 -7 25; -1 -1 1] using the formula for the inverse of a matrix. Using A−1 solve the system of equations 4x + 7y - 18z = 1, -2x - 7y + 25z = -1, -x - y + z = 2.

Learn how to find the inverse of a 3x3 matrix and use it to solve a system of linear equations. This example covers calculating determinants, using the cofactor method, and matrix multiplication to find solutions. Perfect for advanced high school students in Grades 11-12.

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