Inverse Matrix & Solving Matrix Equations: Gauss-Jordan Interactive Demonstration

Coefficient Matrix A
Constant Vector b

Result

Row Operations

Basic Introduction

1) Inverse Matrix

If square matrix A is invertible, there exists A⁻¹ such that AA⁻¹ = A⁻¹A = I. The equivalent condition is det(A) ≠ 0.

2) Matrix Equation Ax=b

When A is invertible, the unique solution is x = A⁻¹b. If A is not invertible, there may be no solution or infinitely many solutions.

3) Gauss-Jordan Method

  • Apply row operations to [A|I]. When the left side becomes I, the right side is A⁻¹.
  • Apply row operations to [A|b] to determine the solution structure.