Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Transformations

Transformations — practice question

$M = \begin{pmatrix} -2 & 0 \\ 5 & -6 \end{pmatrix}$ and $N = \begin{pmatrix} -3 & 1 \\ 0 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$.
(a)[2]

Calculate $NM$.

(b)[2]

Find $M^{-1}$, the inverse of $M$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The correct matrix is $\begin{pmatrix} 11 & -6 \\ -5 & 6 \end{pmatrix}$

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