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An invertible matrix is a square matrix that has a unique inverse matrix. This means that when multiplied together, the inverse matrix and the original matrix will result in the identity matrix, which is a square matrix with 1s along the main diagonal and 0s everywhere else.
A matrix is invertible if its determinant is not equal to 0. The determinant is a numerical value that can be calculated using a specific formula for square matrices. If the determinant is 0, the matrix does not have an inverse.
No, not all matrices are invertible. Only square matrices can have an inverse, and even then, only matrices with a non-zero determinant are invertible.
Invertible matrices are useful in solving systems of linear equations, as well as in finding solutions to other types of mathematical problems. They also have applications in computer graphics and cryptography.
The inverse of a matrix can be found by using a specific formula or by using row operations to transform the original matrix into the identity matrix. There are also algebraic methods for finding the inverse, such as the adjugate matrix method.