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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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![**Question:** Which matrix has an inverse?
**Options:**
- **A.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
11 \\
-2
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **B.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
8 & 3 \\
16 & 6
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **C.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
-1 & 4 & 3 \\
8 & 9 & 1
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **D.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
11 & 9 \\
8 & 7
\end{bmatrix}
\]
**Explanation:** The question asks which matrix has an inverse. For a matrix to be invertible, it must be a square matrix with a non-zero determinant. Each option presents a different matrix configuration.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F8b2d2f19-8805-4de3-a5a5-c5d0500ee7b0%2F0e65c128-5372-42a6-a8d2-3b474caf3832%2Fnohjyjk_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which matrix has an inverse?
**Options:**
- **A.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
11 \\
-2
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **B.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
8 & 3 \\
16 & 6
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **C.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
-1 & 4 & 3 \\
8 & 9 & 1
\end{bmatrix}
\]
- **D.**
\[
\begin{bmatrix}
11 & 9 \\
8 & 7
\end{bmatrix}
\]
**Explanation:** The question asks which matrix has an inverse. For a matrix to be invertible, it must be a square matrix with a non-zero determinant. Each option presents a different matrix configuration.
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