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If \[ \begin{pmatrix} a & b \\ c & d \end{pmatrix} \] is the inverse of the matrix \[ \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 5 \\ 7 & -3 \end{pmatrix}, \] then \( d \) equals

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Inverse of \(2\times2\): swap diagonal elements and change signs of off-diagonal entries.
Updated On: Apr 30, 2026
  • \( -\frac{1}{38} \)
  • \( -\frac{7}{38} \)
  • \( \frac{3}{38} \)
  • \( \frac{5}{38} \)
  • \( \frac{9}{38} \)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: Inverse of a \(2 \times 2\) matrix: \[ \begin{pmatrix} p & q \\ r & s \end{pmatrix}^{-1} = \frac{1}{ps - qr} \begin{pmatrix} s & -q \\ -r & p \end{pmatrix} \]

Step 1:
Find determinant. \[ \Delta = (1)(-3) - (5)(7) = -3 - 35 = -38 \]

Step 2:
Find inverse. \[ A^{-1} = \frac{1}{-38} \begin{pmatrix} -3 & -5 \\ -7 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \]

Step 3:
Identify \(d\). From inverse matrix: \[ d = \frac{1}{-38} = -\frac{1}{38} \]
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