Matrices & Determinants
General
Grade 12

Question:

If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 & 2 \\ 2 & -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix}$, $B = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $M = AB$, then $M^{-1}$ is equal to
$\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$
$\begin{bmatrix} 1/3 & 1/3 \\ -1/3 & 1/6 \end{bmatrix}$
$\begin{bmatrix} 1/3 & -1/3 \\ 1/3 & 1/6 \end{bmatrix}$
$\begin{bmatrix} 1/3 & -1/3 \\ -1/3 & 1/6 \end{bmatrix}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: General
<div>$M = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 & 2 \\ 2 & -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ -2 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$<br/>$\Rightarrow |M| = 6, \text{adj } M = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$<br/>$\therefore M^{-1} = \frac{1}{6} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1/3 & -1/3 \\ 1/3 & 1/6 \end{bmatrix}$</div>
Correct Answer: C

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