Engineering
Mathematics
Inverse of a Matrix
Introduction to Determinants
Question

Find the inverse of each of the matrices given below:
2346

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Solution
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Given,

The matrix A=2346

The determinant of A, |A| = (2 × 6) – (– 3 × 4) = 12 + 12 = 24 ≠ 0

This indicates that the matrix have inverse

In order to find adjoint of the matrix A let's find the minors of the matrix A =|6||4||3||2|

Co-factors

=(1)1+1(6)(1)1+2(4)(1)2+1(3)(1)2+2(2)=6432

Transpose of the matrix A with co-factors

CAT=6432T=6342=adjA

The inverse of the matrix A,A1=1|A|adjA

=1246342

A1=141816112