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 becomesI, the right side isA⁻¹. - Apply row operations to
[A|b]to determine the solution structure.