Oct 20, 2024
# Meaning of Inverse
- **Inverse** means the "true opposite" or "reverse" of something.
- For example, the inverse of a number is writing it as a fraction. For instance, the inverse of the number 2 is \( \frac{1}{2} \).
# Inverse of a Matrix
- The inverse of a matrix A is denoted as \( A^{-1} \).
- If \( A \cdot A^{-1} = I \) (where I is the identity matrix), the inverse of A exists.
## Procedure for Finding Inverse
1. **Find Determinant**:
- If the determinant \( \neq 0 \), an inverse is possible.
- If the determinant = 0, an inverse is not possible (the matrix does not have an inverse).
2. **Find Cofactors**:
- Cofactors are determined based on the position of elements and applying signs.
- Use \( (-1)^{i+j} \times \text{minor} \).
3. **Find Adjoint**:
- Find the transpose of the matrix of cofactors.
4. **Calculate Inverse**:
- Formula: \( A^{-1} = \frac{1}{\text{determinant}} \times \text{Adjoint A} \)
## Example: 2x2 Matrix
- Example: Assume matrix A has the size of 2x2.
- Process:
- Write down matrix A.
- Find the determinant and verify it is \( -22 \) (not zero).
- Cofactors: 4, -2, -5, -3
- Adjoint: Transpose of the matrix of cofactors
- Inverse: \( A^{-1} = \frac{1}{-22} \times \text{Adjoint} \)
## Caution
- You cannot find the inverse until the determinant is non-zero.
- For a 3x3 matrix, be cautious of signs (positive for even, negative for odd positions).
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