SOLUTION: Does the matrix 1 1 have an inverse? Yes or no? 2 2 And does the matrix 5 8 have an inverse? 3 7

SOLUTION: Does the matrix 1 1 have an inverse? Yes or no? 2 2 And does the matrix 5 8 have an inverse? 3 7

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Question 1066289: Does the matrix 1 1 have an inverse? Yes or no?
2 2
And does the matrix 5 8 have an inverse?
3 7
Answer by ikleyn(52879) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For the first matrix: NO.

For the second matrix: YES.

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