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Date May Example question Marks available 1 Reference code EXM.1.AHL.TZ0.8
Level Additional Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Express Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let A = (123312201),  B = (182313),  and X = (xyz).

Consider the equation AX = B.

Write down the inverse matrix A−1.

[2]
a.

Express X in terms of A−1 and B.

[1]
b.i.

Hence, solve for X.

[3]
b.ii.

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.

A−1(132313135373234353) or (0.3330.6670.3330.3331.672.330.6671.331.67)          A2 N2

[2 marks]

a.

X = A−1B        A1 N1

[1 mark]

b.i.

X = (523)        A3 N3

[3 marks]

b.ii.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 1—Number and algebra » AHL 1.14—Introduction to matrices
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