Engineering
Mathematics
Inverse of a Matrix
Introduction to Determinants
Question

Find the inverse of each of the matrices given below:
4    12    3

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Solution
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Given ,

The matrix A=4    12    3

The determinant of A, |A| = (4 × 3) – (1 × 2) = 12 – 2 = 10 ≠ 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

=|3|    |2||1|    |4|

Co-factors

=(1)1+1(3)    (1)1+2(2)(1)2+1(1)    (1)2+2(4)=3214

Transpose of the matrix A with co-factors

CAT=3214T=3124=adjA

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

=1103124

A1=310110210410