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CHAPTER 2

INVERSE OF A MATRIX
Learning Outcome
◦ Know the properties of invertible matrices
◦ Find the inverse of a 2 x 2 matrix by using the formula
◦ Find the inverse of a square matrix of any size
◦ Solve a system of linear equations by using the inverse of a
matrix
Definition
Invertible matrix
Properties of Invertible Matrices
Finding the Inverse of a 2 x 2 matrix

Note: If A is singular, that is |A| = ad – bc = 0, 𝐴−1 does not exist.


If A is nonsingular, then we have |A| = ad – bc

−1 2
Exercise 1: Find the inverse of matrix 𝐴 =
−3 4
Finding the Inverse of a square matrix of any size
Let A be a square matrix of order n

1. Write the n x n matrix that consists of the given matrix A on the left and the
n x n identity matrix I on the right to obtain [ A | I ] . This process is called
adjoining matrix I to matrix A.
2. If possible, row reduce A to I using elementary row operation on the entire
matrix [ A | I ] . The result will be the matrix [ I | 𝐴−1 ] . If this is not possible,
then A is noninvertible (or singular)

Example:
Exercise 2: Answer:
Exercise 3: Answer:
Exercise 4: Use an inverse matrix to solve the following system
Answer:
Exercise 5: Use an inverse matrix to solve the following system
Answer:

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