How do I invert a 2x2 square matrix?

A 2x2 square matrix is of the format (a b;c d). First you must check whether the matrix is invertible at all: if ad - bc is 0, the matrix is not invertible. The inverse matrix is (1/(ad-bc))*(d -b;-c a)

AY
Answered by Anita Y. Maths tutor

4372 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

What does dy/dx represent?


Find the stationary points of the function f(x) = x^3 - 27x and determine whether they are maxima or minima


The curve C has the equation: 2(x^2)y + 2x + 4y – cos (πy) = 17 use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx in terms of x and y


Differentiate and find the stationary point of the equation y = 7x^2 - 2x - 1.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning