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What does “Matrix as a system solver” actually mean in Matrices & Determinants, and why does it matter for JEE?

a system of linear equations can be written as AX = B, and if A is invertible the unique solution is X = A⁻¹B.

In simple words: a system of linear equations can be written as AX = B, and if A is invertible the unique solution is X = A⁻¹B. Getting Matrix as a system solver clear matters because JEE questions on Matrices & Determinants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Matrix as a system solver

Common mistake

trying to 'divide' by a matrix instead of multiplying by its inverse.

Memory tip

there's no matrix division — multiply by the inverse A⁻¹.

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