Find Matrix A for 2x2 Homework Equations

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The discussion focuses on solving a matrix equation involving 2x2 matrices to find Matrix A. The equation presented is (1 -1)^(-1) (2 3) (0 1) = (1 2) A^T. The solution involves matrix inversion and manipulation, ultimately leading to the conclusion that A equals (2 -1) (-1 1). The participants clarify the steps required to derive A from the given matrices and emphasize the importance of matrix properties in the solution process.

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Homework Statement


(All matrices are 2x2. Sorry for the awkward formatting)

Find Matrix A such that
(1 -1)-1 (2 3)
(0 1 ) = (1 2) AT



Homework Equations


A1A2...Ak=Ak-1...A2-1A1-1


The Attempt at a Solution


(1 -1)-1 (2 3)
(0 1 ) = (1 2) AT

(1 -1)-1 (2 3)-1
(0 1 ) (1 2) = AT

((2 3)(1 -1))-1
((1 2)(0 1)) = AT

(2 1)-1
(1 1) =AT

(2 1|1 0) R1-R2 (1 0|1 -1) (1 0|1 -1)
(1 1|0 1) = (1 1|0 1) R2-R1 = (0 1|-1 2)

AT=(1 -1)
___(-1 2)
A=(1 -1)
__(-1 2)

The answer was supposed to be (2 -1)
___________________________ (-1 1)
 
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Luscinia said:
(1 -1)-1 (2 3)
(0 1 ) = (1 2) AT

(1 -1)-1 (2 3)-1
(0 1 ) (1 2) = AT

ABA-1 ≠ B
So for the LHS, you should put \left(^{2 3}_{1 2}\right)-1 on the left.
 

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