Check/verify my work and answer? Pseudoinverse of matrix

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The discussion focuses on verifying the pseudoinverse of a matrix and emphasizes the importance of using matrix multiplication to check results. A specific formula for calculating the inverse of a 2x2 matrix is provided, along with a suggestion to use a TI-89 calculator for checking answers in linear algebra. Participants note the potential confusion between the division symbol and the number one in matrix entries, which can lead to errors in interpretation. The conversation also highlights the need for clear formatting, recommending the use of LaTeX for better readability. Overall, the thread serves as a resource for verifying matrix calculations and improving clarity in mathematical communication.
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I will upload my work and answer for this math problem. Can someone please check/verify if my work and answer is correct/incorrect?
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Also, if it's possible, I would really like to know the command for inputting this kind/type of problem on Ti-89 in order to check correct answers for linear algebra problems like this one.
 

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You should calculate the inverse matrix using
##\begin{bmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{bmatrix}^{-1} = \frac{1}{ac-bd}\begin{bmatrix} d & -b \\ -c & a \end{bmatrix}##
edit: you can also check your answer by matrix multiplication
 
Instead of having to ask us, here is a simple way to check: multiply the resulting matrix by ##A##.

Also, I think it is worth mentioning that OP appears to have written ##\begin{bmatrix}\frac{1}{3} & -\frac{1}{3} \\ -\frac{1}{3} & \frac{5}{6}\end{bmatrix}##. I confused the /‘s with 1’s.

P.S., please use LaTeX instead of uploading your handwriting. The LaTeX guide can be found here.
 
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I changed the title to make it more descriptive. The old title didn't have the topic of the question.
suremarc said:
Instead of having to ask us, here is a simple way to check: multiply the resulting matrix by ##A##.
That's the nice feature of calculating (pseudo)inverse matrices, they come with a simple cross-check.

1 and the division symbol look identical to me which is quite confusing.
 
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mfb said:
1 and the division symbol look identical to me which is quite confusing.
Very much so.
The ##(A^TA)^{-1}## matrix looked like ##\begin{bmatrix} 113 & -113 \\ -113 & 516\end{bmatrix}## at first glance, and similar problems in most of the others.
@Math100, to make your work more readable, make the / symbol look different from 1.
 
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Mark44 said:
Very much so.
The ##(A^TA)^{-1}## matrix looked like ##\begin{bmatrix} 113 & -113 \\ -113 & 516\end{bmatrix}## at first glance, and similar problems in most of the others.
@Math100, to make your work more readable, make the / symbol look different from 1.

Yes, I'm so sorry about the confusion. It's meant to be fractions.
 
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Question: A clock's minute hand has length 4 and its hour hand has length 3. What is the distance between the tips at the moment when it is increasing most rapidly?(Putnam Exam Question) Answer: Making assumption that both the hands moves at constant angular velocities, the answer is ## \sqrt{7} .## But don't you think this assumption is somewhat doubtful and wrong?

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