Show matrix is invertible. THanks

The elements in each row are powers of the corresponding x value. To show that the matrix is invertible, we can use the fact that the determinant of a Vandermonde matrix is the product of the differences between the x values. Since the x values are distinct real numbers, their differences will not be zero, making the determinant non-zero and the matrix invertible. In summary, to show that the matrix A with distinct real numbers x1, x2, ..., xn is invertible, we can use the fact that the determinant of a Vandermonde matrix is the product of the differences between the x values, which will be non-zero for distinct values.
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Show matrix is invertible. THanks

The matrix A is de ned by
1 x1^2 x1^3 x1^4 ...x1^n-1
1 x2^2 x2^3 x2^4 ...x2^n-1
...
...
1 xn^2 xn^3 xn^4 ...xn^n-1

where x1; x2,... xn are distinct real numbers.

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Show that A is invertible.


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Show that A is invertible.
 
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What have you tried?
 
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No,invertible matrix should be a n×n matrix,you must have lost a row(x1,x2,x3,…xn)T,then it's a van de Monde matrix
 
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panqihg said:
No,invertible matrix should be a n×n matrix,you must have lost a row(x1,x2,x3,…xn)T,then it's a van de Monde matrix
The matrix is n x n. There are n rows, each with n columns.
 

Related to Show matrix is invertible. THanks

What is a matrix?

A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns. It is often used in mathematics and physics to represent mathematical equations or data sets.

What does it mean for a matrix to be invertible?

A matrix is invertible if it has an inverse matrix, i.e. a matrix that when multiplied by the original matrix results in the identity matrix. In other words, an invertible matrix can be "undone" by another matrix.

How do you show that a matrix is invertible?

To show that a matrix is invertible, you can use several methods such as the determinant method, the row reduction method, or the eigenvalue method. These methods involve performing mathematical operations on the matrix to determine if it has an inverse.

Why is it important to show that a matrix is invertible?

Invertible matrices have many important applications in mathematics and science. They can be used to solve systems of equations, calculate the area of polygons, and perform transformations in linear algebra. Additionally, the invertibility of a matrix is closely related to its properties and characteristics.

What happens if a matrix is not invertible?

If a matrix is not invertible, it is said to be singular. This means that it does not have an inverse and cannot be "undone" by another matrix. In practical terms, this can mean that a system of equations has no solution, or that a transformation cannot be reversed.

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