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Find a Matrix Inverse Using the Classical Adjugate

A complete3×3 example using a nonzero determinant, minor determinants, cofactor signs and a transpose to calculate the inverse. Original bilingual notes clarify notation and independently verify the answer.

Reviewed learning material · Video analysis · English

A complete worked3×3 inverse calculation: check the determinant, evaluate nine minors, apply cofactor signs, transpose to form the classical adjugate, and divide by the determinant. Original notes distinguish submatrices, minor determinants and signed cofactors, and independently verify both identity products. The general theorem is applied rather than proved.

Before you watch

  • Rows and columns of a matrix
  • Two-by-two determinants
  • Three-by-three determinant expansion
  • Matrix transpose
  • Matrix multiplication

Chapters

0:00The inverse exercise0:05A nonzero determinant0:56Calculate the minors1:42Signs and transpose2:03Obtain the inverse

Learning script

Generated from the video's visuals and explanation; not verbatim speech.

The exercise asks for an adjugate, then an inverse. For a real square matrix, first check that the determinant is nonzero. Expansion along the first row gives−1, so the inverse exists.

Delete one row and one column at a time and evaluate the remaining determinant. Here A_ij denotes the deleted-row/column submatrix. Its determinant bars do not mean absolute value, and a minor is not yet a signed cofactor.

After evaluating the nine minors, apply the alternating sign pattern. For example, the minor in row two, column one is−8. Multiplying by−1 gives its cofactor8.

The adjugate is the transpose of the cofactor matrix. The cofactor8 from row two, column one moves to row one, column two. Applying signs and transposing are separate operations.

Divide the adjugate by the determinant. Here the determinant is−1, so negate every entry to obtain the final inverse. This classical adjugate is different from a conjugate transpose.

Editorial verification: multiplying the original matrix and the answer in both orders gives the identity. This independently checks this example; the source applies the inverse formula rather than proving the general adjugate theorem.

Knowledge cards

01

Matrices

A real square matrix with a nonzero determinant is invertible. The source applies this criterion to its given matrix.

A=[13−225−3−32−4],det⁡(A)=−1≠0A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix},\quad\det(A)=-1\ne0
02

Minors and cofactors

A_ij is the submatrix obtained by deleting row i and column j. M_ij is its determinant and can be negative; C_ij additionally includes the position sign. These are distinct objects.

Mij=det⁡(Aij),Cij=(−1)i+jMij,M21=−8, C21=8M_{ij}=\det(A_{ij}),\quad C_{ij}=(-1)^{i+j}M_{ij},\quad M_{21}=-8,\ C_{21}=8
03

The classical adjugate

Transpose the signed cofactor matrix. This is the classical adjugate, not a conjugate transpose.

adj⁡(A)=CT=[−148117−10−119−11−1]\operatorname{adj}(A)=C^{\mathsf T}=\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}
04

Inverse from the adjugate

The formula requires a square matrix and a nonzero determinant. Dividing by−1 negates every entry in this example.

A−1=adj⁡(A)det⁡(A)=[14−8−1−17101−19111]A^{-1}=\frac{\operatorname{adj}(A)}{\det(A)}=\begin{bmatrix}14&-8&-1\\-17&10&1\\-19&11&1\end{bmatrix}
05

Checking the answer

Editorially, independent exact multiplication in both orders verifies the final matrix. The source itself ends with the inverse formula calculation.

AA−1=A−1A=I3AA^{-1}=A^{-1}A=I_3

Detailed learning notes

Explore conditions, steps and evidence. Supplementary explanations are labeled separately from content shown in the video.

Symbols · 11

A

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays A=[13−225−3−32−4]A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 & -2 \\ 2 & 5 & -3 \\ -3 & 2 & -4 \end{bmatrix}

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Symbol

A

Meaning

The given3×3 real matrix, whose rows are1,3,−2;2,5,−3;−3,2,−4.

Domain

3×3 real matrix

\det(A)

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays det⁡(A)\det(A)

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Symbol

\det(A)

Meaning

The determinant of matrix A; in this example, the calculated result is -1

Domain

Real numbers

adj A

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen title and problem text display adj A

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Symbol

adj A

Meaning

The classical adjoint matrix (adjugate matrix) of matrix A, obtained by transposing the cofactor matrix

Domain

3×3 real matrix

A^{-1}

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen problem text displays A^{-1}

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Symbol

A^{-1}

Meaning

The inverse of A. The current0–78second analysis interval has not completed it; the later source does.

Domain

3×3 real matrix

A_{ij}

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays symbols such as |A_{11}|, |A_{21}|, |A_{31}|, |A_{12}|, |A_{22}|, |A_{32}|, |A_{13}|, |A_{23}|, |A_{33}|

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Uncertainties
  1. The first extraction confused a submatrix/minor with a cofactor. Corrected from the actual screen; this is not attributed to the author.

Symbol

A_{ij}

Meaning

Source notation: the2×2 submatrix after deleting row i and column j. Its determinant is |A_ij|; an additional position sign gives the cofactor.

Domain

A real2×2 submatrix; i,j belong to{1,2,3}.

A_{ij}

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    For example, to the right of ∣A11∣|A_{11}|, the screen displays ∣5−32−4∣\begin{vmatrix} 5 & -3 \\ 2 & -4 \end{vmatrix}

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the symbol in the matrix/inverse exercise.

Symbol

A_{ij}

Meaning

Deleting row i and column j from A produces a2×2 submatrix. Its determinant is the minor M_ij.

Domain

A real2×2 matrix, not a scalar. Its determinant is scalar.

A

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays A=[13−225−3−32−4]A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix} and uses it repeatedly in subsequent calculations.

Symbol

A

Meaning

The 3×33\times 3 matrix given in the problem.

Domain

Matrix elements are real numbers.

\det(A)

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    Editorial expansion from verified A; the actual final minor and determinant value support: det⁡(A)=1∣5−32−4∣−3∣2−3−3−4∣+(−2)∣25−32∣=−1≠0\det(A)=1\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}-3\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}+(-2)\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\-3&2\end{vmatrix}=-1\neq 0

Uncertainties
  1. Editorial mathematical correction follows the verified given matrix and actual final minor determinant: deleting the first row and second column leaves two in its top-left entry. The early expansion glyph cannot currently be reread because ordinary reacquisition was blocked; no author error is asserted.

Symbol

\det(A)

Meaning

The determinant of matrix AA.

Domain

Scalar value; calculated here as −1-1.

A_{ij}

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen uses ∣A11∣,∣A21∣,∣A31∣,…,∣A33∣|A_{11}|,|A_{21}|,|A_{31}|,\dots,|A_{33}| to denote multiple 2×22\times 2 determinants.

Uncertainties
  1. The video does not verbally define AijA_{ij}, but from the notation it represents the submatrix obtained by deleting the ii-th row and jj-th column.

Symbol

A_{ij}

Meaning

The2×2 submatrix after deleting row i and column j from A; bars denote its determinant.

Domain

i,j∈{1,2,3}i,j\in\{1,2,3\}.

adj A

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen writes adjA=[∣A11∣−∣A21∣∣A31∣−∣A12∣∣A22∣−∣A32∣∣A13∣−∣A23∣∣A33∣]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}|A_{11}|&-|A_{21}|&|A_{31}|\\-|A_{12}|&|A_{22}|&-|A_{32}|\\|A_{13}|&-|A_{23}|&|A_{33}|\end{bmatrix}.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the adjugate and inverse and explains their role.

Symbol

adj A

Meaning

The classical adjugate of A is the transpose of the signed cofactor matrix, not the direct transpose of unsigned minors or a conjugate transpose.

Domain

It has the same order asAA: a3×33\times 3 matrix.

A^{-1}

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen writes A−1=1−1[−148117−10−119−11−1]A^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration identifies the adjugate and inverse and explains their role.

Symbol

A^{-1}

Meaning

The inverse matrix of AA.

Domain

Exists when det⁡(A)≠0\det(A)\neq 0.

Knowledge points · 6

Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Caption evidence
    Observation

    Title "5-1 Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint Matrix"

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration proceeds through determinant checking and minor calculation.

  3. Formula
    Observation

    The problem asks to "find adj A, and use adj A to find A^{-1}"

Uncertainties
  1. The later interval applies the inverse formula; the source does not prove the general theorem.

Method
Explanation

Check a nonzero determinant, compute minor determinants, apply cofactor signs and transpose, then divide by the determinant. The current0–78second interval is the first half; the later source completes the adjugate and inverse.

Formula
Conditions
  1. A is a square matrix

  2. To use this method to find the inverse, one must first confirm det⁡(A)≠0\det(A)\neq 0

Minor determinants and signed cofactors

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen lists item by item |A_{11}|, |A_{21}|, |A_{31}|, |A_{12}|, |A_{22}|, |A_{32}|, |A_{13}|, |A_{23}|, |A_{33}| and their 2×2 determinants

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration proceeds through determinant checking and minor calculation.

Uncertainties
  1. This is an editorial clarification of actual source notation; original provider receipts are retained.

Definition
Explanation

In the source, A_ij is the deleted-row/column submatrix, and |A_ij| is its determinant M_ij. The cofactor is C_ij=(-1)^(i+j)M_ij. For example M_21=−8 but C_21=8. The later adjugate construction explicitly applies signs;−8 is not the signed cofactor.

Formula
Mij=det⁡(Aij),Cij=(−1)i+jMijM_{ij}=\det(A_{ij}),\quad C_{ij}=(-1)^{i+j}M_{ij}
Conditions
  1. A is the given3×3 real square matrix.

  2. Delete row i and column j; i,j belong to{1,2,3}.

Prerequisites
  1. Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix

Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen gives adjA=[∣A11∣−∣A21∣∣A31∣−∣A12∣∣A22∣−∣A32∣∣A13∣−∣A23∣∣A33∣]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}|A_{11}|&-|A_{21}|&|A_{31}|\\-|A_{12}|&|A_{22}|&-|A_{32}|\\|A_{13}|&-|A_{23}|&|A_{33}|\end{bmatrix}.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration follows the minors, adjugate construction and inverse formula.

Definition
Explanation

First form C_ij=(-1)^(i+j)|A_ij|, then transpose C. The adjugate entry(i,j) is C_ji=(-1)^(i+j)|A_ji|. Transposing minors without applying signs is incorrect.

Formula
adjA=[∣A11∣−∣A21∣∣A31∣−∣A12∣∣A22∣−∣A32∣∣A13∣−∣A23∣∣A33∣]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}|A_{11}|&-|A_{21}|&|A_{31}|\\-|A_{12}|&|A_{22}|&-|A_{32}|\\|A_{13}|&-|A_{23}|&|A_{33}|\end{bmatrix}
Conditions
  1. Applicable to 3×33\times 3 matrices.

  2. Requires calculating each 2×22\times 2 minor determinant first.

Prerequisites
  1. Calculation of Nine Second-Order Minor Determinants

Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen writes A−1=1−1[−148117−10−119−11−1]A^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration follows the minors, adjugate construction and inverse formula.

Formula
Explanation

The video uses the formula A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A to find the inverse matrix. Since det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1 was calculated earlier, the entire adjoint matrix is multiplied by −1-1 to obtain the final inverse matrix.

Formula
A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A
Conditions
  1. A is a real square matrix with det(A)≠0.

  2. Here det(A)=−1.

Prerequisites
  1. Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix
  2. Non-zero Determinant is the Condition for Invertibility

Calculation of Nine Second-Order Minor Determinants

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen lists item by item: ∣A11∣=−14, ∣A21∣=−8, ∣A31∣=1, ∣A12∣=−17, ∣A22∣=−10, ∣A32∣=1, ∣A13∣=19, ∣A23∣=11, ∣A33∣=−1|A_{11}|=-14,\ |A_{21}|=-8,\ |A_{31}|=1,\ |A_{12}|=-17,\ |A_{22}|=-10,\ |A_{32}|=1,\ |A_{13}|=19,\ |A_{23}|=11,\ |A_{33}|=-1.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration follows the minors, adjugate construction and inverse formula.

Method
Explanation

A_ij denotes the2×2 submatrix after deleting row i and column j, and M_ij=det(A_ij). The screen also uses |A_ij| for this determinant, which can be negative; these bars do not denote absolute value.

Formula
Mij=det⁡(Aij)M_{ij}=\det(A_{ij})
Conditions
  1. In this example, AA is a 3×33\times 3 matrix.

  2. Each ∣Aij∣|A_{ij}| is a second-order determinant.

Non-zero Determinant is the Condition for Invertibility

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen writes det⁡(A)=⋯=−1≠0\det(A)=\cdots=-1\neq 0.

Definition
Explanation

At the beginning, the video calculates det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1 and explicitly writes ≠0\neq 0. This step provides the prerequisite for using A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A later.

Formula
det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0
Conditions
  1. Used to determine whether the adjoint method can be used to find the inverse matrix.

Claims and conditions · 2

Non-zero determinant implies existence of inverse matrix

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen gives det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, establishing invertibility in this example.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration uses a nonzero determinant to establish invertibility here.

Proposition
Statement

If det⁡(A)≠0\det(A)\neq 0, then the inverse matrix of A exists. In this example, since det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, A^{-1} exists.

Hypotheses
  1. A is a square matrix

  2. det⁡(A)≠0\det(A)\neq 0

Quantifiers

Holds for the 3×3 matrix A in this example; the video states this criterion using a single example

Inverse Matrix Exists Because Determinant is Non-zero in This Example

Clear evidence
Shown in the video
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen first writes det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, and later writes A−1=1−1adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}adj A.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration applies the adjugate inverse formula after checking a nonzero determinant.

Uncertainties
  1. The video does not state a general theorem separately, but only applies this logic in this specific example.

Proposition
Statement

According to the calculation shown in the video, since det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, one can use A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A to find A−1A^{-1}.

Hypotheses
  1. AA is the given 3×33\times 3 matrix.

  2. It has been calculated that det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1.

Quantifiers

For the specific matrix AA in this example.

Derivations and proofs · 3

Expand along the first row

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    Editorial expansion from verified A; the actual final minor and determinant value support: det⁡(A)=1∣5−32−4∣−3∣2−3−3−4∣+(−2)∣25−32∣=−1≠0\det(A)=1\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}-3\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}+(-2)\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\-3&2\end{vmatrix}=-1\neq 0

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration follows the displayed determinant and minor calculations.

Uncertainties
  1. The intermediate arithmetic for the three 2×2 sub-determinants is not expanded item by item on the screen, only the final combined result -1 is given

  2. Editorial mathematical correction follows the verified given matrix and actual final minor determinant: deleting the first row and second column leaves two in its top-left entry. The early expansion glyph cannot currently be reread because ordinary reacquisition was blocked; no author error is asserted.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    det⁡(A)=1∣5−32−4∣−3∣2−3−3−4∣+(−2)∣25−32∣\det(A)=1\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}-3\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}+(-2)\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\-3&2\end{vmatrix}
    Explanation

    Expand along the first row1,3,−2, deleting that row and the corresponding column for each minor.

    Justification

    Use the alternating signs of row expansion. Regional row/column terminology is not an author error.

    Supplementary explanation
  2. Expression
    =−1=-1
    Explanation

    Calculate the three 2×2 determinants and combine them to get det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1.

    Justification

    The screen and narration give the final determinant value−1.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    −1≠0-1\neq 0
    Explanation

    From det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1, it is known that the determinant is not equal to zero.

    Justification

    det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, which the narration uses to conclude invertibility here.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, therefore the inverse matrix of A exists in this example.

Minor determinants in the first interval

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays ∣A11∣=∣5−32−4∣=−14,∣A21∣=∣3−22−4∣=−8,∣A31∣=∣3−25−3∣=1,∣A12∣=∣2−3−3−4∣=−17|A_{11}|=\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}=-14, |A_{21}|=\begin{vmatrix}3&-2\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}=-8, |A_{31}|=\begin{vmatrix}3&-2\\5&-3\end{vmatrix}=1, |A_{12}|=\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}=-17

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration follows the displayed determinant and minor calculations.

Uncertainties
  1. The0–78second analysis interval does not narrate every entry; the later source completes them.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    M11=∣5−32−4∣=−14M_{11}=\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}=-14
    Explanation

    Delete row1 and column1, then evaluate the resulting determinant.

    Justification

    The actual board gives a minor determinant. A separate position sign is needed for its cofactor.

    Supplementary explanation
  2. Expression
    M21=∣3−22−4∣=−8M_{21}=\begin{vmatrix}3&-2\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}=-8
    Explanation

    Delete row2 and column1, then evaluate the resulting determinant.

    Justification

    The actual board gives a minor determinant. A separate position sign is needed for its cofactor.

    Supplementary explanation
  3. Expression
    M31=∣3−25−3∣=1M_{31}=\begin{vmatrix}3&-2\\5&-3\end{vmatrix}=1
    Explanation

    Delete row3 and column1, then evaluate the resulting determinant.

    Justification

    The actual board gives a minor determinant. A separate position sign is needed for its cofactor.

    Supplementary explanation
  4. Expression
    M12=∣2−3−3−4∣=−17M_{12}=\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}=-17
    Explanation

    Delete row1 and column2, then evaluate the resulting determinant.

    Justification

    The actual board gives a minor determinant. A separate position sign is needed for its cofactor.

    Supplementary explanation
Conclusion

M11=−14,M21=−8,M31=1,M12=−17M_{11}=-14,\quad M_{21}=-8,\quad M_{31}=1,\quad M_{12}=-17. These are minor determinants. Signs and transposition are still required; the later interval completes the remaining entries and final answer.

Complete Derivation of Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint

Clear evidence
Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen fully displays the entire process from det⁡(A)\det(A), each ∣Aij∣|A_{ij}|, adjAadj A, to A−1A^{-1}.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The instructor explains each step in order and substitutes the numerical values into the adjoint and inverse matrix formulas.

Uncertainties
  1. Editorial mathematical correction follows the verified given matrix and actual final minor determinant: deleting the first row and second column leaves two in its top-left entry. The early expansion glyph cannot currently be reread because ordinary reacquisition was blocked; no author error is asserted.

Proof
Steps
  1. Expression
    det⁡(A)=1∣5−32−4∣−3∣2−3−3−4∣+(−2)∣25−32∣=−1≠0\det(A)=1\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}-3\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}+(-2)\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\-3&2\end{vmatrix}=-1\neq 0
    Explanation

    First, expand along the first row to calculate the determinant of AA, obtaining −1-1, and confirm it is non-zero.

    Justification

    Editorial expansion independently corrected from the verified given matrix and actual final minor and determinant value; this does not claim the early printed glyph was reread.

    Supplementary explanation
  2. Expression
    ∣A11∣=−14, ∣A21∣=−8, ∣A31∣=1, ∣A12∣=−17, ∣A22∣=−10, ∣A32∣=1, ∣A13∣=19, ∣A23∣=11, ∣A33∣=−1|A_{11}|=-14,\ |A_{21}|=-8,\ |A_{31}|=1,\ |A_{12}|=-17,\ |A_{22}|=-10,\ |A_{32}|=1,\ |A_{13}|=19,\ |A_{23}|=11,\ |A_{33}|=-1
    Explanation

    Calculate the nine second-order minor determinants by deleting the corresponding rows and columns one by one.

    Justification

    The screen lists these second-order determinants and their values item by item.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    adjA=[∣A11∣−∣A21∣∣A31∣−∣A12∣∣A22∣−∣A32∣∣A13∣−∣A23∣∣A33∣]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}|A_{11}|&-|A_{21}|&|A_{31}|\\-|A_{12}|&|A_{22}|&-|A_{32}|\\|A_{13}|&-|A_{23}|&|A_{33}|\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Arrange the calculated minor determinants according to the adjoint matrix formula, noting the alternating signs and transposed positions.

    Justification

    The definition formula for the adjoint matrix given on the screen.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    adjA=[−148117−10−119−11−1]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Substitute the numerical values of each ∣Aij∣|A_{ij}| into the adjoint matrix formula to get the specific matrix.

    Justification

    The screen directly displays this result after substitution.

    Shown in the video
  5. Expression
    A−1=1det⁡(A)adjA=1−1[−148117−10−119−11−1]A^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A=\frac{1}{-1}\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Use the inverse matrix formula, substituting det⁡(A)=−1\det(A)=-1.

    Justification

    The screen writes A−1=1−1adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}adj A.

    Shown in the video
  6. Expression
    A−1=[14−8−1−17101−19111]A^{-1}=\begin{bmatrix}14&-8&-1\\-17&10&1\\-19&11&1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Multiply each element of the adjoint matrix by −1-1 to obtain the final inverse matrix.

    Justification

    The screen finally displays this result.

    Shown in the video
Conclusion

In this example, A−1=[14−8−1−17101−19111]A^{-1}=\begin{bmatrix}14&-8&-1\\-17&10&1\\-19&11&1\end{bmatrix}.

Worked examples · 2

Example: Finding A^{-1} using adj A

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen problem box writes "Consider matrix A = ... , find adj A, and use adj A to find A^{-1}"

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration states the exercise goal and works through it.

Uncertainties
  1. The current0–78second interval is the first half; the later source gives the complete answer.

  2. Editorial mathematical correction follows the verified given matrix and actual final minor determinant: deleting the first row and second column leaves two in its top-left entry. The early expansion glyph cannot currently be reread because ordinary reacquisition was blocked; no author error is asserted.

Problem

Consider matrix A=[13−225−3−32−4]A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix}, find adj A, and use adj A to find A^{-1}.

Given
  1. A=[13−225−3−32−4]A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix}

  2. The goal is to first find the classical adjoint matrix adj A, then find the inverse matrix A^{-1}

Goal

Calculate adj A, and accordingly find A^{-1}.

Steps
  1. Expression
    det⁡(A)=1∣5−32−4∣−3∣2−3−3−4∣+(−2)∣25−32∣=−1≠0\det(A)=1\begin{vmatrix}5&-3\\2&-4\end{vmatrix}-3\begin{vmatrix}2&-3\\-3&-4\end{vmatrix}+(-2)\begin{vmatrix}2&5\\-3&2\end{vmatrix}=-1\neq 0
    Explanation

    Expand along the first row to establish invertibility.

    Justification

    Editorial expansion independently corrected from the verified given matrix and actual final minor and determinant value; this does not claim the early printed glyph was reread.

    Supplementary explanation
  2. Expression
    M11=−14,M21=−8,M31=1,M12=−17M_{11}=-14,\quad M_{21}=-8,\quad M_{31}=1,\quad M_{12}=-17
    Explanation

    Evaluate the first four narrated minor determinants; their cofactors require position signs.

    Justification

    Source-verified determinants after deleting the corresponding row and column.

    Supplementary explanation
Answer

det⁡(A)=−1≠0,M11=−14, M21=−8, M31=1, M12=−17\det(A)=-1\ne0,\quad M_{11}=-14,\ M_{21}=-8,\ M_{31}=1,\ M_{12}=-17. Only the current0–78second interval has not reached the final answer; the later source completes the adjugate and inverse.

Verification

Check invertibility and the minor determinants. These values still require position signs to form cofactors. The final answer is independently verified by multiplication in both orders.

Example of Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The displayed example heading asks for A^{-1} using adj A, followed by the complete calculation.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The instructor explains step by step how to construct the adjoint matrix from minor determinants and then find the inverse matrix.

Problem

Consider the matrix A=[13−225−3−32−4]A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix}. Find adjAadj A, and use adjAadj A to find A−1A^{-1}.

Given
  1. A=[13−225−3−32−4]A=\begin{bmatrix}1&3&-2\\2&5&-3\\-3&2&-4\end{bmatrix}.

  2. The goal is to first find adjAadj A, then find A−1A^{-1}.

Goal

Find adjAadj A and A−1A^{-1}.

Steps
  1. Expression
    det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0
    Explanation

    First calculate the determinant to confirm invertibility.

    Justification

    The first-row expansion formula given on the screen.

    Shown in the video
  2. Expression
    ∣A11∣=−14, ∣A21∣=−8, ∣A31∣=1, ∣A12∣=−17, ∣A22∣=−10, ∣A32∣=1, ∣A13∣=19, ∣A23∣=11, ∣A33∣=−1|A_{11}|=-14,\ |A_{21}|=-8,\ |A_{31}|=1,\ |A_{12}|=-17,\ |A_{22}|=-10,\ |A_{32}|=1,\ |A_{13}|=19,\ |A_{23}|=11,\ |A_{33}|=-1
    Explanation

    Calculate all second-order minor determinants.

    Justification

    Listed item by item on the screen.

    Shown in the video
  3. Expression
    adjA=[−148117−10−119−11−1]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Substitute into the adjoint matrix formula and organize the signs.

    Justification

    The adjoint matrix result given on the screen.

    Shown in the video
  4. Expression
    A−1=1−1[−148117−10−119−11−1]A^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Apply A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A.

    Justification

    The screen directly writes this expression.

    Shown in the video
  5. Expression
    A−1=[14−8−1−17101−19111]A^{-1}=\begin{bmatrix}14&-8&-1\\-17&10&1\\-19&11&1\end{bmatrix}
    Explanation

    Multiply the entire matrix by −1-1 to get the final answer.

    Justification

    The result displayed at the end of the screen.

    Shown in the video
Answer

adjA=[−148117−10−119−11−1]adj A=\begin{bmatrix}-14&8&1\\17&-10&-1\\19&-11&-1\end{bmatrix}, A−1=[14−8−1−17101−19111]A^{-1}=\begin{bmatrix}14&-8&-1\\-17&10&1\\-19&11&1\end{bmatrix}.

Verification

The video does not perform back-substitution verification; the result is derived solely through formula application.

Visual events · 3

Opening Title Slide

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  1. Caption evidence
    Observation

    Black background with white text displays "5-1 Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint Matrix" and "Recorded by Lin Bing-sen"

Objects
  1. Title text

  2. Recorder's name

Changes
  1. Switch from black title page to whiteboard teaching screen

Invariants
  1. No mathematical operation content

Interpretation

This segment is only course title and recorder information, containing no mathematical derivation.

Exercise and minor-determinant layout

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Evidence
  1. Diagram
    Observation

    Top of the screen shows the example and matrix A, middle section is the det(A) expansion, bottom section contains multiple sets of |A_{ij}| 2×2 determinants and results

  2. Animation
    Observation

    Cursor sequentially points to elements of A, the det(A) expansion, and minor determinants like A_{11},A_{21},A_{31},A_{12}

Uncertainties
  1. The current0–78second interval does not complete the adjugate; the later source does.

Objects
  1. Matrix A

  2. Expansion of det(A)

  3. Nine minor determinants and values

  4. Pointer

Changes
  1. Cursor first points to matrix A in the problem

  2. Then moves to the det(A) expansion

  3. The pointer moves through the minor determinants |A_11|, |A_21|, |A_31| and |A_12|.

Invariants
  1. Elements of matrix A remain unchanged throughout

  2. Written formulas and values remain visible on the screen

Interpretation

The layout checks the determinant, then calculates minors. Later work applies cofactor signs and transposes.

Step-by-step Calculation Guided by Cursor

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Evidence
  1. Animation
    Observation

    The mouse cursor points sequentially to each second-order determinant, the adjoint matrix formula, and the final inverse matrix result.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The instructor reads out the corresponding values and steps while pointing.

Objects
  1. Matrix AA

  2. Nine second-order minor determinants

  3. Adjoint matrix formula

  4. Inverse matrix result

Changes
  1. First focuses on det⁡(A)\det(A) and each ∣Aij∣|A_{ij}|.

  2. Then moves to the sign arrangement of adjAadj A.

  3. Finally moves to the numerical result of A−1A^{-1}.

Invariants
  1. The page remains the same handwritten/blackboard-style example page throughout.

  2. Matrix AA itself does not change.

Interpretation

The visual movement order corresponds to the calculation order: first find minors, then assemble the adjoint matrix, and finally divide by the determinant to get the inverse matrix.

Misconceptions · 2

A minor is not a signed cofactor

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Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The actual screen gives |A_21|=−8. The later adjugate uses−|A_21|=8.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration evaluates determinants of the submatrices. Their distinction from signed minor determinants is clarified editorially.

Uncertainties
  1. This is an analyst's supplementary reminder, not an error point explicitly mentioned in the video

Misconception

Taking |A_ij| directly as a cofactor misses the position sign(-1)^(i+j).

Clarification

Here A_ij is a submatrix, and M_ij=det(A_ij)=|A_ij| is a minor determinant. Its cofactor is C_ij=(-1)^(i+j)M_ij. Thus M_21=−8 but C_21=8. The later board applies the minus sign; this is not an author arithmetic error.

The Adjoint Matrix is Not Simply Filling Minors in Original Positions

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    In the screen's adjAadj A, ∣A21∣,∣A12∣,∣A32∣,∣A23∣|A_{21}|,|A_{12}|,|A_{32}|,|A_{23}| are placed in positions with negative signs, and the overall arrangement is transposed.

Misconception

A common mistake is to identify adjAadj A at position (i,j)(i,j) with (−1)i+j∣Aij∣(-1)^{i+j}|A_{ij}| without transposing.

Clarification

The adjugate is the transpose of the signed cofactor matrix C. Entry(i,j) is C_ji=(-1)^(i+j)|A_ji|, requiring both signs and transposition.

Concept relations · 5

Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix → Non-zero determinant implies existence of inverse matrix

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen gives det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, establishing invertibility in this example.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration checks a nonzero determinant before continuing the inverse calculation.

Proof dependency
Explanation

The method for finding the inverse matrix first relies on the existence criterion that the determinant is non-zero, before proceeding to calculate the classical adjoint matrix.

Minor determinants and signed cofactors → Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The problem requires finding adj A first, and the screen subsequently calculates A_{ij} item by item

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration checks a nonzero determinant before continuing the inverse calculation.

Uncertainties
  1. An unfinished current analysis interval is not missing whole-video coverage.

Application
Explanation

Compute minors M_ij, form signed cofactors C_ij, then transpose to obtain the adjugate. The current0–78second interval is only the first half; the later source completes the work.

Calculation of Nine Second-Order Minor Determinants → Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    First lists each ∣Aij∣|A_{ij}|, then substitutes them into the matrix expression for adjAadj A.

Prerequisite
Explanation

One must first calculate each second-order minor determinant to construct the classical adjoint matrix.

Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix → Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen first gives adjAadj A, then writes A−1=1−1adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}adj A.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration constructs the adjugate before applying the inverse formula.

Application
Explanation

The classical adjoint matrix is the core component in the formula for finding the inverse matrix.

Non-zero Determinant is the Condition for Invertibility → Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen first writes det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, and later uses 1−1\frac{1}{-1} as the coefficient in the inverse matrix formula.

Proof dependency
Explanation

A non-zero determinant is the prerequisite for using A−1=1det⁡(A)adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{\det(A)}adj A, and this determinant value enters directly into the final formula.

Find an answer · 8

When finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix, what is the first step?

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  1. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes the adjugate inverse method and minor calculations.

  2. Formula
    Observation

    The problem asks to "find adj A, and use adj A to find A^{-1}"

Knowledge points
  1. Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix
  2. Non-zero determinant implies existence of inverse matrix

Why must the determinant be calculated and confirmed to be non-zero before finding A^{-1}?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen gives det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0, establishing invertibility in this example.

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes the adjugate inverse method and minor calculations.

Knowledge points
  1. Non-zero determinant implies existence of inverse matrix
  2. Method for finding the inverse matrix using the classical adjoint matrix

What do the source symbols A_ij, |A_ij| and the cofactor C_ij denote?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen calculates item by item using |A_{ij}| paired with 2×2 determinants

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes the adjugate inverse method and minor calculations.

Knowledge points
  1. Minor determinants and signed cofactors
  2. A_{ij}

What is the determinant of matrix A in this example?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays det⁡(A)=...=−1≠0\det(A)=...=-1\neq 0

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes the adjugate inverse method and minor calculations.

Knowledge points
  1. Expand along the first row
  2. Example: Finding A^{-1} using adj A

Which values in the first analysis interval are minor determinants, and how are cofactor signs applied?

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Supplementary explanation
Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen displays |A_{11}|=-14, |A_{21}|=-8, |A_{31}|=1, |A_{12}|=-17

  2. Audio
    Observation

    The narration describes the adjugate inverse method and minor calculations.

Uncertainties
  1. The first interval has not finished narrating M_12; its value is verified from the actual screen and the later source continues.

Knowledge points
  1. Minor determinants in the first interval
  2. Example: Finding A^{-1} using adj A

How to construct the classical adjoint matrix of a 3×3 matrix using second-order minor determinants?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen gives the specific arrangement formula for adjAadj A.

Knowledge points
  1. Calculation of Nine Second-Order Minor Determinants
  2. Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix

Given the classical adjoint matrix and the determinant, how to find the inverse matrix?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen writes A−1=1−1adjAA^{-1}=\frac{1}{-1}adj A and gives the final matrix.

Knowledge points
  1. Construction Formula for the Classical Adjoint Matrix
  2. Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint
  3. Non-zero Determinant is the Condition for Invertibility

Why check if the determinant is zero before finding the inverse matrix?

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Evidence
  1. Formula
    Observation

    The screen explicitly writes det⁡(A)=−1≠0\det(A)=-1\neq 0.

Knowledge points
  1. Non-zero Determinant is the Condition for Invertibility
  2. Finding the Inverse Matrix Using the Classical Adjoint
Coverage and review notes

Covered · Black title page, displaying course name and recorder, no mathematical derivation content.

Covered · In the current0–78second analysis interval: read the exercise, expand along the first row to obtain det(A)=−1, and evaluate initial minor determinants. The later source applies cofactor signs, transposes and completes the inverse.

Covered · Calculate det⁡(A)\det(A) and find the nine second-order minor determinants item by item.

Covered · Substitute the minor determinants into the classical adjoint matrix formula to get adjAadj A.

Covered · Divide the adjugate by the nonzero determinant to obtain the complete inverse; the answer remains visible at the end. Actual155.554seconds rounds to the156-second contract without additional mathematics.

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  • Determinants Explanation
    Why this connection?

    A complete worked3×3 inverse calculation: check the determinant, evaluate nine minors, apply cofactor signs, transpose to form the classical adjugate, and divide by the determinant. Original notes distinguish submatrices, minor determinants and signed cofactors, and independently verify both identity products. The general theorem is applied rather than proved.

  • Matrices ExplanationAt 0:05
    Why this connection?

    A real square matrix with a nonzero determinant is invertible. The source applies this criterion to its given matrix.