Further Maths: How do you find the inverse of a 2 x 2 matrix?

Consider the Matrix M: M= a b       c d  First, find the determinant. To do this, we use the formula:  det(M) = ad - bc Then plug the information into the formula used to find the inverse: 1/det(m) x   c   -b                   -d   a

SS
Answered by Shivani S. Further Mathematics tutor

2804 Views

See similar Further Mathematics A Level tutors

Related Further Mathematics A Level answers

All answers ▸

How do you deal with 3 simultaneous equations? (Struggling with Q7 of AQA specimen paper 1)


Using de Moivre's theorem demonstrate that "sin6x+sin2x(16(sinx)^4-16(sinx)^2+3)"


How do I differentiate tan(x) ?


a) Show that d/dx(arcsin x) = 1/(√ (1-x²)). b) Hence, use a suitable trigonometric substitution to find ∫ (1/(√ (4-2x-x²))) dx.


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