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Mathematics

How to Find the Inverse of a Matrix

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Not every matrix has an inverse; a matrix is invertible only if its determinant is non-zero. Matrices without inverses are called singular.

Why this is interesting

You know how to divide numbers, but what does it mean to 'divide' by a matrix? It turns out there's a way to 'undo' a matrix—if you can find its secret key.