Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.3 Cofactor Expansions - Problems - Page 234: 50

Answer

(1,1)- element in the inverse of the given matrix is $0$

Work Step by Step

$ \det(A)=\begin{bmatrix} -1 & -2 & 4\\ 0 & 2 & -1 \\ 3 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}=-1.0+2.3+4(-6)=-18$ To find (1,1)- element in the inverse of the given matrix A: $(A^{-1})_{11}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj.A_{11}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}.C_{11}$ Now find the cofactor $C_{11}$ of the matrix A: $C_{11}=(-1)^{1+1}.M_{11}=1.\begin{vmatrix} 2 & -1\\ -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix}=2-2=0$ Hence, $(A^{-1})_{11}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}.C_{11}=\frac{1}{-18}.0=0$ (1,1)- element in the inverse of the given matrix is $0$
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