MINVERSE
The MINVERSE
function in Google Sheets returns the multiplicative inverse of a square matrix specified as an array or range. This function is useful when you need to calculate the inverse of a matrix for various mathematical operations.
Function Syntax and Parameters
Syntax: MINVERSE(square_matrix)
Parameters:
square_matrix
: The square matrix (array or range) for which you want to find the multiplicative inverse.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Using
MINVERSE
with a matrix:- Example: If
A1:C3
contains a 3x3 matrix, then=MINVERSE(A1:C3)
will return its inverse.
- Example: If
Use Cases and Scenarios
- Linear Algebra: Calculating the inverse of a matrix is frequently used in linear algebra for various computations.
- Engineering Analysis: Finding the inverse of a matrix is often required in engineering analysis and simulations.
- Statistical Analysis: In statistical analysis, matrix inversion is used for computations related to regression, covariance matrices, and more.
Related Functions
MDETERM
: Returns the determinant of a square matrix.MMULT
: Performs matrix multiplication on two arrays.TRANSPOSE
: Transposes the rows and columns of a specified matrix.