Practice Definition - 21.4.1 | 21. Linear Algebra | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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21.4.1 - Definition

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of a matrix inverse?

💡 Hint: Focus on what it means for matrices to multiply to the identity.

Question 2

Easy

Why can't a singular matrix have an inverse?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of determinants.

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Question 1

What is the condition for a matrix to have an inverse?

  • It must be singular
  • It must be non-singular
  • It must be a scalar

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of non-singular.

Question 2

True or False: The identity matrix has an inverse.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of identity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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