Math Problem Statement

Determine the inverse of each of the following matrices: Matrix A, Matrix B, and Matrix M.

Solution

The image provided asks to determine the inverse of each given matrix. There are three matrices: AA, BB, and MM. Let's go through the process of finding the inverse for each one.

Matrix AA:

A=(4311)A = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & -3 \\ -1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}

To find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix, we use the formula: A1=1det(A)adj(A)A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\text{det}(A)} \cdot \text{adj}(A) where:

  • det(A)\text{det}(A) is the determinant of AA,
  • adj(A)\text{adj}(A) is the adjugate of AA.
  1. Determinant of AA: det(A)=(4×1)(3×1)=43=1\text{det}(A) = (4 \times 1) - (-3 \times -1) = 4 - 3 = 1

  2. Adjugate of AA: adj(A)=(1314)\text{adj}(A) = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}

  3. Inverse of AA: A1=11×(1314)=(1314)A^{-1} = \frac{1}{1} \times \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}

Matrix BB:

B=(732210212)B = \begin{pmatrix} 7 & -3 & 2 \\ -2 & 1 & 0 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}

To find the inverse of a 3x3 matrix, we typically use either the formula involving the matrix of minors, cofactors, and adjugate or employ row operations. This is a more complex process.

Matrix MM:

M=(133143144)M = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 & 4 \end{pmatrix}

Similar to matrix BB, finding the inverse of a 3x3 matrix will involve calculating the determinant and using it to find the adjugate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Inversion
Determinants
Adjugate Matrix

Formulas

Inverse of a 2x2 Matrix: A^(-1) = 1/det(A) * adj(A)
Determinant of a 2x2 Matrix: det(A) = ad - bc
Inverse of a 3x3 Matrix: B^(-1) involves the matrix of minors, cofactors, and adjugate

Theorems

Matrix Inversion Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12