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Finding the Inverse Matrix:

Use MINVERSE function:


¿ MINVERSE(array)
array: the matrix you want to find the inverse of
Example:
Let’s assume you have the following matrix:

[ ]
2 1 0 3
1 0 3 2
A=
0 1 3 0
3 6 2 1

Step 1: Enter the matrix whose inverse you want to calculate in Excel. Enter
matrix A in cells A1 to D4

Step 2: Decide the output range: Decide a range of 16 cells in the same Excel
sheet, which hold your inverse of matrix A. Choose cells F1 to I4
Step 3: Enter the MINVERSE function: In cell F1 (the top-left cell of your chosen
range), start typing the formula for matrix inverse =MINVERSE(). You will see a
range of formulas associated with the keyword. Double click to select the
MINVERSE out of those to compute the inverse of matrix A

Step 4: Provide the Array Argument: Provide an array argument for the
MINVERSE function as A1:D4 (or whatever cells contain your original matrix)
and close the parentheses to complete the formula.

Step 5: Enter the formula: Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. This will calculate the inverse
of the matrix and display it in the cells F1 to I4.
Solving systems of linear equations:
Use MMULT and MINVERSE functions:
¿ MMULT ( MINVERSE(array), constants)

Example: You have a system of equations like:


6 w +2 x +2 y + z=37

2 w+ x + y =14

3 w+ 2 x +2 y +4 z =28

2 w+5 y +5 z=2 8

Step 1: Input the coefficients of w, x, y, z in cells A1: D4 and the constants in cells E1: E4

Step 2: Use the MMULT and MINVERSE functions: In cells G1: G4, type the following
formula:
¿ MMULT ( MINVERSE (A 1: D 4 ), E 1: E 4)
Step 3: Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. This will give you the values of w, x, y, z.

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