Math Problem Statement

Given a matrix A = [[9, 7], [3, 5]], find the inverse A^{-1}.

Solution

The image shows a 2×22 \times 2 matrix AA and asks to find its inverse, A1A^{-1}.

The matrix AA is: A=(9735)A = \begin{pmatrix} 9 & 7 \\ 3 & 5 \end{pmatrix}

The formula for the inverse of a 2×22 \times 2 matrix A=(abcd)A = \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix} is: A1=1adbc(dbca)A^{-1} = \frac{1}{ad - bc} \begin{pmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{pmatrix}

For your matrix:

  • a=9a = 9
  • b=7b = 7
  • c=3c = 3
  • d=5d = 5

Let me calculate the determinant and the inverse matrix.The determinant of matrix AA is 2424, which means the matrix is invertible.

The inverse of matrix AA is: A1=(0.20830.29170.1250.375)A^{-1} = \begin{pmatrix} 0.2083 & -0.2917 \\ -0.125 & 0.375 \end{pmatrix}

Would you like more details on the steps, or do you have any other questions?

Here are five related questions you might find useful:

  1. How can I verify if a matrix is invertible without calculating the determinant?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of a matrix inverse?
  3. How are inverse matrices used in solving systems of equations?
  4. What happens when a matrix is singular (non-invertible)?
  5. Can every square matrix be inverted?

Tip: Always check if the determinant of a matrix is non-zero before calculating its inverse!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Algebra
Matrix Inverses
Determinants

Formulas

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

Theorems

Determinant Theorem
Inverse Matrix Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11 - 12 (Advanced High School)