Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

The matrix can be written as $M = \begin{pmatrix}3 & 1 \\ -11 & -2\end{pmatrix}$.
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Determine $M^{-1}$, the inverse of $M$.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A correct intermediate form is $k\begin{pmatrix}-2&-1\\11&3\end{pmatrix}$, or equivalently det $=5$

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