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To calculate the division of matrices \( A \) and \( B \) (i.e., \( A / B \)), matrix division is typically interpreted as multiplying matrix \( A \) by the inverse of matrix \( B \) (i.e., \( A B^{-1} \)), assuming \( B \) is invertible.

I'll first extract the matrices \( A \) and \( B \) from the image:

\[
A = \begin{pmatrix}
23 & 15 & 7 & 4 \\
4 & 9 & 7 & 7 \\
213 & -45 & 4 & 16 \\
-43 & 3 & 5 & 17
\end{pmatrix}
\]
\[
B = \begin{pmatrix}
1 & 7 & 6 & 11 \\
65 & 5 & 2 & -5 \\
-7 & 23 & 8 & 18 \\
7 & 4 & 10 & 9
\end{pmatrix}
\]

Next, I'll calculate the inverse of matrix \( B \) and multiply it by matrix \( A \).

Let me compute that for you.The result of the matrix division \( A / B \) (i.e., \( A \times B^{-1} \)) is:

\[
A B^{-1} = \begin{pmatrix}
-1.7707 & 0.3830 & 0.9463 & 0.9288 \\
-0.7415 & 0.0429 & 0.4763 & 0.7553 \\
20.4960 & 2.8086 & -7.7110 & -6.2905 \\
1.8547 & -0.6844 & -0.2352 & -0.2878
\end{pmatrix}
\]

Would you like further details on this operation, or explanations on any of the steps?

Here are some related questions for you:
1. How can you determine if a matrix is invertible?
2. What happens if matrix \( B \) is singular (not invertible)?
3. What is the significance of the determinant of matrix \( B \)?
4. How does matrix multiplication differ from scalar multiplication?
5. How is the inverse of a matrix calculated?

**Tip:** Always check if a matrix is invertible by calculating its determinant before attempting to find the inverse.

Perform the matrix division A / B, where A and B are given 4x4 matrices.

Learn how to divide two 4x4 matrices A and B by calculating the inverse of matrix B and multiplying it with matrix A. This problem explores key linear algebra concepts such as matrix inversion and multiplication, suitable for undergraduate students.

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