4.03o Inverse 3x3 matrix

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AQA Further Paper 2 2019 June Q9
13 marks Challenging +1.8
  1. Find the eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors of the matrix $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 5 & 5 \\ -3 & 13 \\ 5 & 10 \end{bmatrix}$$ [5 marks]
  2. Find matrices \(\mathbf{U}\) and \(\mathbf{D}\) such that \(\mathbf{D}\) is a diagonal matrix and \(\mathbf{M} = \mathbf{U}\mathbf{D}\mathbf{U}^{-1}\) [2 marks]
  3. Given that \(\mathbf{M}^n \to \mathbf{L}\) as \(n \to \infty\), find the matrix \(\mathbf{L}\). [4 marks]
  4. The transformation represented by \(\mathbf{L}\) maps all points onto a line. Find the equation of this line. [2 marks]
AQA Further Paper 2 2024 June Q14
10 marks Standard +0.8
The matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is defined as $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 2 & 1 \\ 6 & 3 & 2k + 3 \\ 2 & 1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$$ where \(k\) is a constant.
  1. Given that \(\mathbf{M}\) is a non-singular matrix, find \(\mathbf{M}^{-1}\) in terms of \(k\) [5 marks]
  2. State any restrictions on the value of \(k\) [1 mark]
  3. Using your answer to part (a), show that the solution to the set of simultaneous equations below is independent of the value of \(k\) \(5x + 2y + z = 1\) \(6x + 3y + (2k + 3)z = 4k + 3\) \(2x + y + 5z = 9\) [4 marks]
AQA Further Paper 2 Specimen Q12
11 marks Standard +0.8
\(\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 2 & 2 & -2 \\ -1 & -2 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\)
  1. Given that 4 is an eigenvalue of M, find a corresponding eigenvector. [3 marks]
  2. Given that \(\mathbf{MU} = \mathbf{UD}\), where D is a diagonal matrix, find possible matrices for D and U. [8 marks]
Edexcel CP1 2021 June Q4
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. \(\mathbf{A}\) is a 2 by 2 matrix and \(\mathbf{B}\) is a 2 by 3 matrix. Giving a reason for your answer, explain whether it is possible to evaluate
    1. \(\mathbf{AB}\)
    2. \(\mathbf{A} + \mathbf{B}\)
    [2]
  2. Given that $$\begin{pmatrix} -5 & 3 & 1 \\ a & 0 & 0 \\ b & a & b \end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix} 0 & 5 & 0 \\ 2 & 12 & -1 \\ -1 & -11 & 3 \end{pmatrix} = \lambda\mathbf{I}$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(\lambda\) are constants,
    1. determine
    2. Hence deduce the inverse of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 & 3 & 1 \\ a & 0 & 0 \\ b & a & b \end{pmatrix}\)
    [3]
  3. Given that $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & \sin\theta & \cos\theta \\ 0 & \cos 2\theta & \sin 2\theta \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{where } 0 \leq \theta < \pi$$ determine the values of \(\theta\) for which the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is singular. [4]
OCR MEI Further Extra Pure 2019 June Q3
8 marks Challenging +1.2
The matrix A is \(\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 2 & 4 \\ 0 & -1 & -25 \\ -3 & 5 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\). Use the Cayley-Hamilton theorem to find A\(^{-1}\). [8]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2022 June Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is defined by $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 4 & 8 & 0 \\ 0 & \lambda & -2 \\ 4 & 0 & \lambda \end{pmatrix}.$$
  1. Show that there are two values of \(\lambda\) for which \(\mathbf{A}\) is singular. [4]
  2. Given that \(\lambda = 3\),
    1. determine the adjugate matrix of \(\mathbf{A}\),
    2. determine the inverse matrix \(\mathbf{A}^{-1}\). [5]
WJEC Further Unit 4 Specimen Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
The matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is given by $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 1 & 3 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 5 \end{pmatrix}.$$
  1. Find
    1. the adjugate matrix of \(\mathbf{M}\),
    2. hence determine the inverse matrix \(\mathbf{M}^{-1}\). [5]
  2. Use your result to solve the simultaneous equations \begin{align} 2x + y + 3z &= 13
    x + 3y + 2z &= 13
    3x + 2y + 5z &= 22 \end{align} [2]
SPS SPS FM 2020 December Q8
5 marks Standard +0.3
  1. The \(2 \times 2\) matrix A is given by $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 7 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix}.$$ The \(2 \times 2\) matrix B satisfies $$\mathbf{BA}^2 = \mathbf{A}.$$ Find the matrix B. [3]
  2. The \(2 \times 2\) matrix C is given by $$\mathbf{C} = \begin{pmatrix} -2 & 4 \\ -1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}.$$ By considering \(\mathbf{C}^2\), show that the matrices \(\mathbf{I} - \mathbf{C}\) and \(\mathbf{I} + \mathbf{C}\) are inverse to each other. [2]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2021 June Q13
8 marks Standard +0.8
$$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & a \\ a-4 & b \end{pmatrix}$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are non-zero constants. Given that the matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is self-inverse,
  1. determine the value of \(b\) and the possible values for \(a\). [5] The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) represents a linear transformation \(M\). Using the smaller value of \(a\) from part (a),
  2. show that the invariant points of the linear transformation \(M\) form a line, stating the equation of this line. [3]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2022 February Q4
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. \(\mathbf{A}\) is a 2 by 2 matrix and \(\mathbf{B}\) is a 2 by 3 matrix. Giving a reason for your answer, explain whether it is possible to evaluate
    1. \(\mathbf{AB}\)
    2. \(\mathbf{A} + \mathbf{B}\)
    [2]
  2. Given that $$\begin{pmatrix} -5 & 3 & 1 \\ a & 0 & 0 \\ b & a & b \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 5 & 0 \\ 2 & 12 & -1 \\ -1 & -11 & 3 \end{pmatrix} = \lambda \mathbf{I}$$ where \(a\), \(b\) and \(\lambda\) are constants,
    1. determine • the value of \(\lambda\) • the value of \(a\) • the value of \(b\)
    2. Hence deduce the inverse of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} -5 & 3 & 1 \\ a & 0 & 0 \\ b & a & b \end{pmatrix}\)
    [3]
  3. Given that $$\mathbf{M} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & \sin\theta & \cos\theta \\ 0 & \cos 2\theta & \sin 2\theta \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{where } 0 \leqslant \theta < \pi$$ determine the values of \(\theta\) for which the matrix \(\mathbf{M}\) is singular. [4]
SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 June Q5
3 marks Standard +0.3
Two matrices \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) satisfy the equation $$\mathbf{AB} = I + 2\mathbf{A}$$ where \(I\) is the identity matrix and \(\mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -2 \\ -4 & 8 \end{pmatrix}\) Find \(\mathbf{A}\). [3 marks]
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2021 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
You are given that \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & 2 \\ 3 & -2 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ -8 & 4 & 0 \\ 19 & -8 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\).
  1. Find \(\mathbf{AB}\). [1]
  2. Hence write down \(\mathbf{A}^{-1}\). [1]
  3. You are given three simultaneous equations $$x + 2y + z = 0$$ $$2x + 5y + 2z = 1$$ $$3x - 2y - z = 4$$
    1. Explain how you can tell, without solving them, that there is a unique solution to these equations. [2]
    2. Find this unique solution. [2]
OCR FP1 AS 2017 December Q1
4 marks Standard +0.3
The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is given by \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} -3 & 3 & 2 \\ 5 & -4 & -3 \\ -1 & 1 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\).
  1. Find \(\mathbf{A}^{-1}\). [1]
  2. Solve the simultaneous equations $$-3x + 3y + 2z = 12a$$ $$5x - 4y - 3z = -6$$ $$-x + y + z = 7$$ giving your solution in terms of \(a\). [3]
OCR FP1 AS 2017 Specimen Q3
9 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. You are given two matrices, **A** and **B**, where $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{pmatrix}.$$ Show that \(\mathbf{AB} = m\mathbf{I}\), where \(m\) is a constant to be determined. [2]
  2. You are given two matrices, **C** and **D**, where $$\mathbf{C} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 & 5 \\ 1 & 1 & 3 \\ -1 & 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix} \text{ and } \mathbf{D} = \begin{pmatrix} -4 & 8 & -2 \\ -5 & 9 & -1 \\ 3 & -5 & 1 \end{pmatrix}.$$ Show that \(\mathbf{C}^{-1} = k\mathbf{D}\) where \(k\) is a constant to be determined. [2]
  3. The matrices **E** and **F** are given by \(\mathbf{E} = \begin{pmatrix} k & k^2 \\ 3 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\mathbf{F} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ k \end{pmatrix}\) where \(k\) is a constant. Determine any matrix **F** for which \(\mathbf{EF} = \begin{pmatrix} -2k \\ 6 \end{pmatrix}\). [5]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2011 June Q1
4 marks Standard +0.8
Given that the matrix \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & k \\ 1 & -3 \end{pmatrix}\), where \(k\) is real, is such that \(\mathbf{A}^3 = \mathbf{I}\), find the value of \(k\) and the numerical value of \(\det \mathbf{A}\). [4]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795/1 2013 November Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
For real values of \(t\), the non-singular matrices \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are such that $$\mathbf{A}^{-1} = \begin{pmatrix} t & 5 \\ 2 & 8 \end{pmatrix} \quad \text{and} \quad \mathbf{B}^{-1} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -t \\ 3 & -1 \end{pmatrix}.$$
  1. Determine the values which \(t\) cannot take. [2]
  2. Without finding either \(\mathbf{A}\) or \(\mathbf{B}\), determine \((\mathbf{AB})^{-1}\) in terms of \(t\). [2]
Pre-U Pre-U 9795 Specimen Q10
10 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Find the inverse of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 & 4 \\ 2 & 5 & -1 \\ 3 & 8 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\), and hence solve the set of equations \begin{align} x + 3y + 4z &= -5,
    2x + 5y - z &= 10,
    3x + 8y + 2z &= 8. \end{align} [5]
  2. Find the value of \(k\) for which the set of equations \begin{align} x + 3y + 4z &= -5,
    2x + 5y - z &= 15,
    3x + 8y + 3z &= k, \end{align} is consistent. Find the solution in this case and interpret it geometrically. [5]
CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 Specimen Q0
Standard +0.3
0 & 2 & 2
- 1 & 1 & 3 \end{array} \right) .$$
  1. Find the eigenvalues of \(\mathbf { A }\).
  2. Use the characteristic equation of \(\mathbf { A }\) to find \(\mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 }\).