Math Problem Statement

Select all of the following statements which are true: 1. If a matrix is invertible, then its inverse is unique. 2. If A and B are invertible, then (AB)^-1 = A^-1 B^-1. 3. All square matrices are invertible. 4. Every identity matrix is invertible.

Solution

Let's analyze each statement provided in the image and determine whether they are true or false:

  1. If a matrix is invertible, then its inverse is unique.

    • True. If a matrix AA is invertible, there exists a unique matrix A1A^{-1} such that A×A1=IA \times A^{-1} = I, where II is the identity matrix. Uniqueness is guaranteed by the properties of matrix multiplication.
  2. If AA and BB are invertible, then (AB)1=A1B1(AB)^{-1} = A^{-1}B^{-1}.

    • False. The correct formula is (AB)1=B1A1(AB)^{-1} = B^{-1}A^{-1}. The order of multiplication is reversed when taking the inverse of a product of two matrices.
  3. All square matrices are invertible.

    • False. Not all square matrices are invertible. A square matrix is invertible only if its determinant is non-zero. A square matrix with a determinant of zero is called "singular" and does not have an inverse.
  4. Every identity matrix is invertible.

    • True. The identity matrix II of any size is always invertible, and its inverse is itself, i.e., I1=II^{-1} = I.

Conclusion:

The statements that are true are:

  • Statement 1: If a matrix is invertible, then its inverse is unique.
  • Statement 4: Every identity matrix is invertible.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the definition of an invertible matrix?
  2. How do you find the inverse of a 2x2 matrix?
  3. What are some examples of non-invertible matrices?
  4. Can a rectangular matrix be invertible?
  5. How does the determinant relate to matrix invertibility?

Tip:

Remember, for two matrices AA and BB, (AB)1=B1A1(AB)^{-1} = B^{-1}A^{-1}. The order is reversed when taking the inverse of a product.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix invertibility
Inverse of matrices
Matrix multiplication
Identity matrix

Formulas

Inverse of a matrix: A^-1
Inverse of a product of matrices: (AB)^-1 = B^-1 A^-1

Theorems

Matrix invertibility theorem
Properties of identity matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (or Advanced High School)