Tom Salazar
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1. Get A from its inverse
3. I believe it has something to do with the theorem that states: E1E2E3...EkA=I
The discussion focuses on deriving matrix A from a series of elementary matrices using the identity E1E2E3...EkA=I. It emphasizes the importance of the theorem stating that the inverse of a product of matrices is the product of their inverses in reverse order, represented as (MN)^{-1} = N^{-1}M^{-1}. Participants recommend consulting textbooks for methods to determine the inverse of individual matrices, particularly the method involving the matrix of cofactors.
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fzero said:There's an identity that says that ##(MN)^{-1} = N^{-1} M^{-1}## that would be useful here. You should also consult your text about how to determine the inverse of an individual matrix. They probably discuss the method that uses the matrix of cofactors.