Using elementary transformations, find the inverse of each of the matrices.


First of all we need to check whether the matrix is invertible or not. For that-

For the inverse of a matrix A to exist,


Determinant of A ≠ 0


Here A = (2)(-2) – (-6)(1) = 2


So the matrix is invertible.


Now to find the inverse of the matrix,


We know AA-1 = I


Let’s make augmented matrix-


[ A : I ]



Apply row operation- R2 R2 R1



Apply row operation- R1 R1/2



Apply row operation- R1 R1 + 3R2



The matrix so obtained is of the form –


[I : A-1]


Hence inverse of the given matrix-



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