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2x2 determinants and inverse matricesAQA A-Level Further Maths: Mind map

What this mind map covers

  • Determinant
  • Singular
  • Inverse formula
  • Properties
  • Using inverses
  • Exam tips

Exam questions on 2x2 determinants and inverse matrices

  1. The matrix A=(3−254)\mathbf{A}=\begin{pmatrix}3&-2\\5&4\end{pmatrix}.
    The point PP is mapped to the point (4,14)(4,14) by the transformation with matrix A\mathbf{A}. Use the inverse of A\mathbf{A} to find the coordinates of PP.2 marks
  2. The matrix B=(k62k+1)\mathbf{B}=\begin{pmatrix}k&6\\2&k+1\end{pmatrix}, where kk is a constant.
    Given that k=2k=2, find B−1\mathbf{B}^{-1}.2 marks
  3. The matrices P=(2132)\mathbf{P}=\begin{pmatrix}2&1\\3&2\end{pmatrix} and Q=(1−102)\mathbf{Q}=\begin{pmatrix}1&-1\\0&2\end{pmatrix}.
    Show that P\mathbf{P} is non-singular and find P−1\mathbf{P}^{-1}.3 marks
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Written by the Exaim team, led by Shaun Daswani (Head of Upper Secondary, Improve ME Institute; MSc Financial Mathematics, Imperial College London; BSc, UCL) and Jason Daswani (operational lead, Improve ME Institute; LSE).