inverse of square matrices


Summary

Inverse of 2x2 matrix, with 2x2 determinant

Algorithm to find the inverse

if has zero rows it means that some dimension are lost

Cancellation law for invertible matrices

note: the order of multiplication due to non-commutativity

Rules

similar to transpose

Equivalent statements of invertibility

Concept

All non-square matrices are non-invertible

  • due to the non-commutativity of matrix multiplication

Invertible square matrix

singular matrix is a non-invertible square matrix

Rationale for inverse, solving linear systems

Negative power of invertible matrices

Uniqueness of inverse

Cancellation law

Inverse of symmetric matrix is also symmetric

Inverse of matrix product

Application

Homogeneous system with invertible coefficient matrix

Computing the inverse of a 2x2 matrix

Extra

Compiled equivalent statements of invertibility

Extra

Octave

octave
# Inverse  of a matrix, if it exists
inv(A)