IB skill practice

Use matrix inverses and determinants

Use determinants and inverses to solve systems and test singularity.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use matrix inverses and determinants - matrix inverse or determinant item

Case A2. Use the matrix panel and calculate the requested determinant, inverse numerator, or determinant transformation.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.