If A = [1 2; 3 4], then A⁻¹ equals:
If A = [1 2; 3 4], then A⁻¹ equals:
- A. [−2 1; 3/2 −1/2]
- B. [−4 2; 3 −1] × 1/2
- C. [4 −2; −3 1] × 1/2
- D. [−2 1; 1.5 −0.5]
Answer: D) [−2 1; 1.5 −0.5]
Explanation: det A = 1×4 − 2×3 = −2. adj A = [4 −2; −3 1]. A⁻¹ = adj A / det A = [4 −2; −3 1] / (−2) = [−2 1; 1.5 −0.5]. Option 3 matches.
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