Matrix Inverses: Definition and Theorems

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What is an n ⇥ n matrix B called if AB = BA = In?

Nonsingular

How is the inverse of a matrix A denoted?

A^-1

Which statement is equivalent to the invertibility of a matrix A?

det(A) 6= 0

What happens if a matrix has no inverse?

It is singular

How many inverses can a matrix have?

Exactly one

What does (AT )1 = (A1)T represent?

(AT )1 is the transpose of A and (A1)T is the inverse of A

When can Ax = b be consistent for every n ⇥ 1 matrix b?

When A is invertible

What does I1 n = In denote?

(I1)n is the identity matrix and In is the inverse of I

What does it mean when the row vectors of a matrix are linearly independent?

The row vectors form a basis for Rn

What is a matrix called if it is row equivalent to the identity matrix In?

Invertible

This quiz covers the definition of matrix inverses, including the conditions for a matrix to have an inverse, properties of nonsingular matrices, and the process of finding the inverse of a matrix. It also discusses the notation for denoting the inverse of a matrix.

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