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Solution 11943: Correcting "ERR:DOMAIN" When Attempting to Find the Inverse of a Matrix on the TI-83 Family and TI-84 Plus Family Graphing Calculators.

Why do I recieve an ERR:DOMAIN when I try to find the inverse of a matrix on the TI-83 family and TI-84 Plus family graphing calculators?

Why do I recieve an ERR:DOMAIN when I try to find the inverse of a matrix on the TI-83 family and TI-84 Plus family graphing calculators?

When finding the inverse of a matrix, the [x-1] key must be used instead of pressing the sequence [^][-][1]. The [x-1] key is the official inverse key. The [^][-][1] sequence is only raising the matrix to the -1 power and will cause an ERR:DOMAIN. Please refer to the examples listed below:

Correct method to perform the inverse of a matrix:

Incorrect method to perform the inverse of a matrix:

Please see the TI-83 Family and TI-84 Plus Family guidebooks for additional information.