MathIsimple

Matrix Operations & Inverses

Master fundamental matrix operations including addition, multiplication, determinants, and inverses. Learn to solve linear systems using matrix methods and apply these concepts to real-world problems.

12th Grade
Linear Algebra
~90 min
🎮 Interactive Activity: Matrix Multiplication Calculator

Multiply the two 2×2 matrices!

Matrix A:

[[2, 3], [1, 4]]
×

Matrix B:

[[1, 2], [3, 1]]
🎮 Interactive Activity: Determinant Calculator

Calculate the determinant of the 2×2 matrix!

Matrix:

[[2, 3], [1, 4]]
1. Basic Matrix Operations

Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication

Matrices can be added element-wise if they have the same dimensions. Scalar multiplication multiplies every element by a constant.

Example 1: Matrix Addition

Given: A = [[2, 3], [1, 4]], B = [[1, 2], [3, 1]]

Step 1: Add corresponding elements

Step 2: A + B = [[2+1, 3+2], [1+3, 4+1]]

Answer: [[3, 5], [4, 5]]

Example 2: Scalar Multiplication

Given: A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]], k = 3

Step 1: Multiply each element by 3

Step 2: 3A = [[3×1, 3×2], [3×3, 3×4]]

Answer: [[3, 6], [9, 12]]

Example 3: Matrix Subtraction

Given: A = [[5, 2], [3, 1]], B = [[2, 1], [1, 2]]

Step 1: Subtract corresponding elements

Step 2: A - B = [[5-2, 2-1], [3-1, 1-2]]

Answer: [[3, 1], [2, -1]]

2. Matrix Multiplication
3. Determinants
4. Matrix Inverses
5. Solving Linear Systems with Matrices
6. Matrix Properties and Identities
7. Real-World Applications
Frequently Asked Questions

Practice Time!

Practice Quiz
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What is the determinant of [[2, 3], [1, 4]]?
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For matrices A and B, when is AB defined?
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If A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]] and B = [[5, 6], [7, 8]], what is A + B?
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What is the inverse of [[1, 2], [3, 4]]?
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If det(A) = 0, what can we say about A?
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What is 3 × [[1, 2], [3, 4]]?
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If A = [[2, 1], [1, 2]] and Ax = [[3], [3]], what is x?
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What is the transpose of [[1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6]]?
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If AB = BA for matrices A and B, what property do they have?
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What is the determinant of a 2×2 identity matrix?