SOLUTION: Find the determinant of the matrix. Determine whether the matrix has an inverse, but don't calculate the inverse. [2 1 0] [0 -2 4] [0 1 -3]

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Question 1129197: Find the determinant of the matrix. Determine whether the matrix has an inverse, but don't calculate the inverse.
[2 1 0]
[0 -2 4]
[0 1 -3]

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, ikleyn:
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



The determinant is:







the matrix
have inverse because D = 4
If the determinant of the matrix is zero, then it will not have an inverse; the matrix is then said to be singular. Only non-singular matrices have inverses.

Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If you need to learn about the determinant of a 3x3-matrix, read the lesson
    - Determinant of a 3x3 matrix
    - Co-factoring the determinant of a 3x3 matrix
in this site.


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