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Inverse Matrix
Understanding the Concept of
Inverse Matrices What is an Inverse Matrix? • An inverse matrix of a square matrix A is another matrix denoted as A⁻¹ such that: • A × A⁻¹ = I and A⁻¹ × A = I • where I is the identity matrix.
• The identity matrix is a special type of square matrix with
ones on the diagonal and zeros elsewhere. For example: • I = |1 0| • |0 1| Conditions for Existence • 1. The matrix must be square (same number of rows and columns). • 2. The determinant of the matrix must not be zero.
• A zero determinant implies the matrix cannot be
inverted because there is no unique solution to the linear equations represented by the matrix. Formula for 2x2 Matrix • For a 2x2 matrix A: Visual Example: Matrix A = |2 3| • A = |a b| |1 4| Inverse A⁻¹ = (1/5) * | 4 -3| • |c d| |-1 2|
• Inverse matrices are especially useful in real-world
applications like optimization, network theory, and physics, where systems of equations need to be solved efficiently. Applications of Inverse Matrices • 1. Solving systems of linear equations (Ax = b). • 2. In computer graphics for transformations. • 3. In cryptography for encryption and decryption.