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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How would you find A^-1 with a 3x3 matrix?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know for a 2x2 it will look something like this |dw:1394328752883:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I suppose I could augument with the identity matrix

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Mmmmm I don't think there is a nice little trick for 3x3. Yah I think that's what you're supposed to do :[ Then turn the left side into the identity using elimination and stuff. Tedious,

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah I will row rref tha matrix with he identity matrix

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/mtrxinvr.htm I can show you the steps with an example but take a look at this link

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And there is no shortcut like like zepdriz has stated above :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1394329124204:dw|

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