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Determinant and inverse of a 2×2 matrix. Free, private, and runs entirely in your browser.

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How this is calculated

The determinant is ad − bc. If it is non-zero, the inverse is 1 ÷ det times the matrix with a and d swapped and b and c negated.

Formula

det = ad − bc
A⁻¹ = (1 ÷ det) × [d −b; −c a]

Frequently asked questions

When is a matrix singular? When its determinant is zero; it has no inverse.

Larger matrices? This tool covers 2×2 only.

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