Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

(a)[2]

$P=\begin{pmatrix}4&0\\-2&3\end{pmatrix}$ and $Q=\begin{pmatrix}1&2\\0&-1\end{pmatrix}$. Evaluate the product $PQ$.

(b(i))[1]

$M=\begin{pmatrix}3&-1\\2&k\end{pmatrix}$. The determinant of matrix $M$ is $-4$. Determine the value of $k$.

(b(ii))[1]

Determine $M^{-1}$.

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