Over R, the 2×2 matrix is M=[[-4, 1], [-2, 9]]. Is M invertible over the real field, without requiring an integer-entry inverse?
G001 — Over R, the 2×2 matrix is M=[[-4, 1], [-2, 9]]. Is M invertible over the real field, without requiring an integer-entry inverse?
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Over the REAL field,a2×2 matrix is invertible IFF its determinant is NONZERO,not only±1.The adjugate divided by det supplies a reverse check;never divide by zero.
S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,types and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.This source-bound candidate is not independent review or formal proof.
S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,types and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.This source-bound candidate is not independent review or formal proof.
S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Det requested matrix ORIGINAL signed ad minus bc with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Det requested matrix ORIGINAL other diagonal product with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Det requested matrix ORIGINAL main diagonal product with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check the ORIGINAL inputs,types and premises;the conclusion need not uniquely recover its premises.This source-bound candidate is not independent review or formal proof.
Result
Yes
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Review date: 2026-10-26
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