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Matrix Inversion Explained: 2x2 Example

The document provides a step-by-step solution for finding the inverse of a 2x2 matrix A = [4, 7], [2, 6]. It details the calculation of the determinant, the adjugate, and finally the inverse using the formula A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) * adj(A). The final result is A^(-1) = [0.6, -0.7], [-0.2, 0.4].

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Matrix Inversion Explained: 2x2 Example

The document provides a step-by-step solution for finding the inverse of a 2x2 matrix A = [4, 7], [2, 6]. It details the calculation of the determinant, the adjugate, and finally the inverse using the formula A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) * adj(A). The final result is A^(-1) = [0.6, -0.7], [-0.2, 0.4].

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Matrix Inversion: Step-by-Step Solution

Example Question

Find the inverse of the matrix A:


A = [4, 7]
[2, 6]

Step 1: Find the Determinant

For a 2x2 matrix A = [a, b]


[c, d]

The determinant is calculated as:


det(A) = ad - bc

For A = [4, 7]
[2, 6]

det(A) = (4 * 6) - (7 * 2) = 24 - 14 = 10

Step 2: Find the Adjugate (Adjoint)

The adjugate of a 2x2 matrix A = [a, b]


[c, d]
is found by swapping a and d, and changing the signs of b and c:

adj(A) = [d, -b]


[-c, a]

For A = [4, 7]
[2, 6]

adj(A) = [6, -7]


[-2, 4]
Step 3: Calculate the Inverse

Now, we calculate the inverse using the formula:


A^(-1) = (1/det(A)) * adj(A)

Substitute the values:


A^(-1) = (1/10) * [6, -7]
[-2, 4]

A^(-1) = [0.6, -0.7]


[-0.2, 0.4]

Final Answer

The inverse of matrix A = [4, 7]


[2, 6]
is:

A^(-1) = [0.6, -0.7]


[-0.2, 0.4]

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