Math Problem Statement

If a square matrix A satisfies A3 − 3A + 6I = 0, which of the following is equal to A−1 

Solution

We are given the matrix equation A33A+6I=0A^3 - 3A + 6I = 0, where AA is a square matrix and II is the identity matrix.

To find A1A^{-1}, follow these steps:

  1. Rewrite the equation as:

    A33A=6IA^3 - 3A = -6I

    Divide both sides by 6-6 to get:

    A33A6=I\frac{A^3 - 3A}{-6} = I

  2. Now factor the left-hand side:

    A(A23I)=6IA(A^2 - 3I) = -6I

    We want to express A1A^{-1} in terms of AA. Rewrite the equation to solve for A1A^{-1}:

    A(A23I)=6IA1=16(A23I)A(A^2 - 3I) = -6I \quad \Rightarrow \quad A^{-1} = -\frac{1}{6}(A^2 - 3I)

Thus, the inverse of the matrix AA is:

A1=16(A23I)A^{-1} = -\frac{1}{6}(A^2 - 3I)

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How can we check if a matrix is invertible?
  2. What properties must a matrix have for an inverse to exist?
  3. How would you find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix by hand?
  4. What is the Cayley-Hamilton theorem and how does it apply to matrices?
  5. How can this matrix equation help in finding higher powers of AA?

Tip: When dealing with matrix equations involving inverses, always ensure the matrix is non-singular (determinant is non-zero) to guarantee the existence of A1A^{-1}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Algebra
Inverse of a Matrix
Linear Algebra

Formulas

A^3 - 3A + 6I = 0
A^{-1} = -1/6(A^2 - 3I)

Theorems

Matrix Inversion
Properties of Matrices
Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)