Finding Matrix B from given info

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To find matrix B, the equation (I + 3B)^-1 = [5 2; 4 2] is given, where the right-hand side is a 2x2 matrix. The approach involves multiplying both sides by I + 3B to isolate I, leading to I = [5 2; 4 2](I + 3B). The user attempted to express B in terms of its elements and set the resulting product equal to the identity matrix, but the calculations did not yield the correct matrix B. A suggestion was made to calculate the inverse of the 2x2 matrix on the right-hand side directly to simplify the process. This discussion highlights the challenges in manipulating matrix equations and the potential for simpler solutions.
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Homework Statement


Use the given info to find matrix B

Homework Equations


(I + 3B)^-1 = [5 2; 4 2]

to make more clear:

inv(I + 3B) = this 2x2 matrix: top row = 5 2, bottom row = 4 2

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried multiplying both sides of the eqn by I + 3B to get I = [5 2; 4 2](I + 3B)
Then tried to multiply the two quantities (using B = [a b; c d])
Tried to set that product equal to the identity matrix and solve for the unspecified constants, a b c d.
After that I plugged the values into the the product found in the previous step
I then should have acquired the correct matrix B, but alas, it wasn't even close.
If I am overlooking some elementary matrix 'algebra', or any hints at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
 
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Why not just calculate the matrix inverse of the 2x2 matrix on the RHS?
 
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