Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.8 Use Inverse Matrices to Solve Linear Systems - 3.8 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 214: 3

Answer

$A^{-1}=\begin{bmatrix} -4 &-5\\ -1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$

Work Step by Step

Using the equation for the inverse of a matrix, we find: $A^{-1}=\frac{1}{4-5}\begin{bmatrix} 4 &5\\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}=-1\begin{bmatrix} 4 &5\\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix} -4 &-5\\ -1 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$
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