Common Core: High School - Number and Quantity : Zero and Identity Matrices: CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-VM.C.10

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Example Question #151 : Vector & Matrix Quantities

Find the inverse of the following matrix.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find the inverse of a matrix, we need to recall the formula for finding an inverse of a 2x2 matrix. 

, where  refer to position within the general 2x2 matrix .

 

The first step is to figure out what the fraction is.

In this case , and .

 

The next step is to swap the off diagonal entries, and the multiply by negative 1 on the off diagonal entries.

 

 

The last step is to multiply them together.

   

 

Example Question #152 : Vector & Matrix Quantities

Find the inverse of the following matrix.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find the inverse of a matrix, we need to recall the formula for finding an inverse of a 2x2 matrix. 

, where  refer to position within the general 2x2 matrix .

 

The first step is to figure out what the fraction is.

In this case , and .

 

The next step is to swap the off diagonal entries, and the multiply by negative 1 on the off diagonal entries.

 

 

The last step is to multiply them together.

   

 

All Common Core: High School - Number and Quantity Resources

6 Diagnostic Tests 49 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept
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