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Matrix Inverses

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
4.5
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Matrix Inverses

Activity Overview

Modify a 2 X 2 matrix being multiplied by another 2 X 2 matrix until their product is the identity matrix.

Objectives

  • Identify the inverse of the matrix
  • Determine that if the determinant of a matrix is 0, then the matrix does not have an inverse

Vocabulary

  • Matrix
  • Inverse
  • Determinant
  • Identity matrix

About the Lesson

This lesson involves modifying a 2 X 2 matrix being multiplied by another 2 X 2 matrix until their product is the identity matrix. As a result, students will:

  • Test their newly learned knowledge and determine the inverse of any 2 X 2 matrix.
  • Determine that, if the determinant of a matrix is 0, then the matrix does not have an inverse.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Matrices
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
4.5
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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