Matrix inverses

1 2 1 1. a) Find the inverse of A = 1 4 0 . 2 1 5 b) Use part (a) to solve the system of equations x x + 2y + z + 4y = 1 = 0 + 5z = 3

2x + y

2. a) Find

a b c d

1 using the method of cofactors.

b) Memorize these steps for nding the inverse of a 2 2 matrix: (i) Switch a and d. (ii) Change the signs on b and c. (iii) Divide by the determinant. 1 6 5 c) Find . 1 2

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