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If \(A\) and \(B\) are invertible matrices then which of the following is not correct ?

  1. A \(\operatorname{adj} A=|A| A^{-1}\)
  2. B \(\operatorname{det}\left(A^{-1}\right)=[\operatorname{det}(A)]^{-1}\)
  3. C \((A B)^{-1}=B^{-1} A^{-1}\)
  4. D \((A+B)^{-1}=B^{-1}+A^{-1}\)
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Correct Answer

(D) \((A+B)^{-1}=B^{-1}+A^{-1}\)

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If \(A\) and \(B\) are invertible matrices, then
(a) \((A B)^{-1}=B^{-1} A^{-1}\)
(b) \(\operatorname{adj} A=|A| \cdot A^{-1}\)
(c) \(\left|A^{-1}\right|=|A|^{-1}\)
Hence, \((A+B)^{-1} \neq B^{-1}+A^{-1}\)