21.4.1 - Definition
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What is the definition of a matrix inverse?
💡 Hint: Focus on what it means for matrices to multiply to the identity.
Why can't a singular matrix have an inverse?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of determinants.
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What is the condition for a matrix to have an inverse?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of non-singular.
True or False: The identity matrix has an inverse.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of identity.
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Given matrix E = [[1, 1], [1, 1]], explain why it does not have an inverse and confirm the determinant's role.
💡 Hint: Verify linear dependence of rows.
Calculate the inverse of the following matrix F = [[4, 2], [3, 1]] using the Gauss-Jordan method. Show your calculations.
💡 Hint: Use augmented form and apply row reduction step by step.
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