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If a square matrix A satisfies A² - A + I = 0, what is A⁻¹ equal to?

1. A + I
2. A
3. A - I
4. I - A

Correct answer: I - A

Solution

From A^2-A+I=0, A(I-A)=I, so A^-1=I-A.

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