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CodeVID-M12-04-INV-01
Inverse of a Matrix & Linear Systems — Assignment
Chapter: Determinants
Topic: Inverse of a Matrix & Solving Linear Systems
Maximum Marks: 35
Time: 75 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Section A carries 1 mark each, Section B 2 marks, Section C 3 marks and Section D 5 marks.
  • Show all working for Sections B, C and D. Only final answers are given at the end — for full solutions, raise your doubts with your teacher.
Section A — Multiple Choice Questions 5 × 1 = 5 marks
1.
$A^{-1}=$
  • A.$|A|\operatorname{adj}A$
  • B.$\tfrac{1}{|A|}\operatorname{adj}A$
  • C.$\tfrac{1}{|A|}A^{T}$
  • D.$\operatorname{adj}A$
2.
A system $AX=B$ has a unique solution when:
  • A.$|A|=0$
  • B.$|A|\ne0$
  • C.$B=O$
  • D.$A=I$
3.
The matrix $\begin{bmatrix}1&2\\2&4\end{bmatrix}$ is:
  • A.invertible
  • B.singular
  • C.an identity
  • D.symmetric and invertible
4.
If $|A|=0$ and $(\operatorname{adj}A)B\ne O$, the system is:
  • A.uniquely solvable
  • B.inconsistent
  • C.infinitely many
  • D.homogeneous
5.
$(A^{-1})^{-1}=$
  • A.$A^{-1}$
  • B.$A$
  • C.$I$
  • D.$\operatorname{adj}A$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks) 4 × 2 = 8 marks
6.
Find $|A|$ for $A=\begin{bmatrix}2&3\\1&4\end{bmatrix}$ and state whether it is invertible.
7.
Is $\begin{bmatrix}1&2\\2&4\end{bmatrix}$ invertible?
8.
Find $A^{-1}$ for $A=\begin{bmatrix}1&0\\0&2\end{bmatrix}$.
9.
Write the system $2x+3y=5,\ x-y=0$ as $AX=B$ (give $A$).
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks) 4 × 3 = 12 marks
10.
Find $A^{-1}$ for $A=\begin{bmatrix}2&3\\1&4\end{bmatrix}$.
11.
Solve $2x+3y=8,\ x+4y=9$ by the matrix method.
12.
Solve $x+y=3,\ x-y=1$ by the matrix method.
13.
Examine the consistency of $2x+y=3,\ 4x+2y=7$.
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks) 2 × 5 = 10 marks
14.
Solve $x+2y=4,\ 3x+4y=10$ by the matrix method.
15.
Solve $5x+2y=4,\ 7x+3y=5$ by the matrix method.

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice Questions
  1. (B) $\tfrac{1}{|A|}\operatorname{adj}A$
  2. (B) $|A|\ne0$
  3. (B) singular
  4. (B) inconsistent
  5. (B) $A$
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks)
  1. $|A|=5$; invertible.
  2. No (singular).
  3. $\begin{bmatrix}1&0\\0&\tfrac12\end{bmatrix}$.
  4. $A=\begin{bmatrix}2&3\\1&-1\end{bmatrix}$.
Section C — Short Answer (3 marks)
  1. $\tfrac15\begin{bmatrix}4&-3\\-1&2\end{bmatrix}$.
  2. $x=1,\ y=2$.
  3. $x=2,\ y=1$.
  4. Inconsistent (no solution).
Section D — Long Answer (5 marks)
  1. $x=2,\ y=1$.
  2. $x=2,\ y=-3$.
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