Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.3 Exercises - Page 117: 2

Answer

A is not invertible

Work Step by Step

If we don't want many calculations, we test a criterion from Th.8: $\mathrm{e}.\quad $ The columns of $A$ form a linearly independent set. (then: $\mathrm{a}. \quad A$ is an invertible matrix.) $6= -4\displaystyle \times(-\frac{3}{2})$ , and $-9=6\displaystyle \times\frac{7}{5}$, so the columns are t multiples, meaning they are linearly dependent. A is not invertible Another test for 2$\times$2 matrices is testing $ad-bc.$ $(-4)(-9)-(6)(6)=0$ , so A is not invertible
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