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- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
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- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Problem 13d
Textbook Question
In Exercises 13 - 18, use the fact that if
a b d - b
A = then A^(-1) = 1/(ad-bc) to find the inverse of
c d - c a
each matrix, if possible. Check that AA^(-1) = I_2 and A^(-1)A = I_2.
2 3
A =
- 1 2

1
Identify the elements of matrix A: a = 2, b = 3, c = -1, d = 2.
Calculate the determinant of A: det(A) = ad - bc = (2)(2) - (3)(-1).
Substitute the values into the inverse formula: A^{-1} = \frac{1}{ad-bc} \begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}.
Plug in the values: A^{-1} = \frac{1}{4 + 3} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ 1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}.
Verify the result by checking that AA^{-1} = I_2 and A^{-1}A = I_2, where I_2 is the identity matrix.
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