I haven't worked this all the way through, but your idea of multiplying the two expressions seems like the way to go.Kuma said:Homework Statement
Hi there I'm trying to solve this question:
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I figured i should just multiply them together and show that you get the identity matrix, but I'm having trouble cancelling out some of the terms. I'm not sure if I should write them out in matrix form first or just do them as is?
Kuma said:
The inverse of a matrix is a matrix that, when multiplied by the original matrix, results in the identity matrix. It is denoted by A-1 and is only defined for square matrices.
To find the inverse of a matrix, you can use the Gauss-Jordan elimination method or the adjugate matrix method. Both methods involve performing operations on the original matrix to transform it into its inverse.
Finding the inverse of a matrix is important in many areas of mathematics and science, such as solving systems of linear equations, computing determinants, and solving differential equations. It also has practical applications in fields such as engineering, physics, and economics.
No, not every matrix has an inverse. A matrix must be square (i.e. have the same number of rows and columns) and have a non-zero determinant in order to have an inverse. If the determinant is zero, the matrix is said to be singular and cannot be inverted.
Yes, the inverse of a matrix is unique. This means that there is only one possible inverse for a given matrix. If a matrix has an inverse, it is the only matrix that will result in the identity matrix when multiplied by the original matrix.