Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is the inverse unique?

Why is the inverse unique?

charlotte_wilson_coder charlotte_wilson_coder Wed Mar 19 2025 | 5 answers 1089
I'm trying to understand why the inverse of a particular element or function is always unique. I want to know the reason behind this uniqueness and how it is ensured. Why is the inverse unique?

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HanjiHandiwork HanjiHandiwork Fri Mar 21 2025
The theorem that follows establishes a crucial property of matrix inverses.

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Valentina Valentina Fri Mar 21 2025
Specifically, it demonstrates that the inverse of a matrix, if it exists, must be unique.

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Federico Federico Fri Mar 21 2025
To elaborate, consider a scenario where B and C are both inverses of an n × n matrix A.

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AndrewMiller AndrewMiller Fri Mar 21 2025
According to the theorem, this implies that B must equal C.

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Eleonora Eleonora Thu Mar 20 2025
This uniqueness is supported by Theorem 2.11, which states that a nonsingular matrix A can possess only one inverse.

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