Need help in matlab is it possible to inverse a Matrix involve unknown?

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The discussion centers on inverting a 2x2 matrix in MATLAB that includes a symbolic variable, specifically the Laplace transform variable 's'. The matrix in question is defined as A = [1+s, 2; 3, 4+s]. Users confirm that MATLAB requires the Symbolic Math Toolbox to compute the inverse of matrices containing symbolic variables. Alternatives such as Maple, Mathematica, and Mathcad are also mentioned as capable of performing this operation without the need for MATLAB's toolbox.

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I need to find the transfer function a system equation and it is in the form

[x/y]=[A]^-1

x is input, y is out

[A] is a 2x2 matrix in the form of

A=[1+s 2
3 4+s ]

s is the laplace tranform function

Is it possible to output the inverse of [A] in MATLAB even it involve s?

I know I can inverse a 2x2 matrix by hand but I can't inverse a 4x4 matrix.

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As far as I know, not without the symbolic toolbox. Maple or Mathematica or Mathcad (or my old TI-89) can, however.
 

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