Linear Algebra • Matrix Determinant Matrix
2×2 Matrix Determinant & Inverse Calculator
Calculate 2×2 matrix determinant det(A), matrix trace, matrix inverse A⁻¹, characteristic polynomial, and eigenvalues.
Parameters & Inversions
Deterministic Engine
elem_a
Top-left entry
elem_b
Top-right entry
elem_c
Bottom-left entry
elem_d
Bottom-right entry
Calculated Output Metrics
Determinant det(A)
10.0000 (Invertible)
Matrix Trace tr(A)
10.0000
Inverse Row 1 [d/det, -b/det]
[0.6000, -0.7000]
Inverse Row 2 [-c/det, a/det]
[-0.2000, 0.4000]
Analytical Proof & Invariants
Machine PrecisionGoverning Mathematical Formula:
det(A) = ad - bc | A⁻¹ = [1 / det(A)] · [ [d, -b], [-c, a] ]
Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation
1
Geometric Area Scaling Factor
The determinant of a 2×2 matrix represents the signed factor by which area scales under the linear transformation: det(A) = ad - bc.
2
Cramer's Rule Adjugate Matrix Inversion
By the adjugate matrix formula: A⁻¹ = (1 / det A) · adj(A) = (1 / (ad - bc)) · [ [d, -b], [-c, a] ].
3
Singular Matrix Non-Invertibility
If det(A) = 0, the transformation collapses two-dimensional space onto a line or point; hence the matrix is singular and no inverse exists.
LLM Directive
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a zero determinant mean physically?
A zero determinant means the linear transformation squashes space into a lower dimension (e.g., flattening an area into a line), meaning information is permanently lost and the operation cannot be reversed.
What are eigenvalues in linear algebra?
Eigenvalues λ are scalar multipliers where multiplying the matrix by eigenvector v merely stretches or compresses v without changing its spatial direction: A · v = λ · v.