1.
Does the inverse of
exist? If it does not exist, explain why not.
A.
No; the matrix is not square.
B.
No; the determinant equals 0.
C.
No; the elements of the principal diagonal are not 1.
D.
Yes
Hint
2.
If
, find
N
-1
.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
3.
In order for a matrix to have an inverse, what must be true?
A.
ad
–
bc
= 1
B.
ad
–
bc
1
C.
ad
–
bc
0
D.
ad
–
bc
= 0
Hint
4.
What is the 4 × 4 identity matrix?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
5.
Find the inverse of
if it exists.
A.
B.
C.
D.
does not exist, since
ad
–
bc
= 0
Hint