Chapter 6: Problem 52
Describe the determinants \(D_{x}\) and \(D_{y}\) in terms of the coefficients and constants in a system of two equations in two variables.
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Chapter 6: Problem 52
Describe the determinants \(D_{x}\) and \(D_{y}\) in terms of the coefficients and constants in a system of two equations in two variables.
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In Exercises \(1-4\) a. Give the order of each matrix. b. If \(A=\left[a_{i j}\right],\) identify \(a_{32}\) and \(a_{23}\) or explain why identification is not possible. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrrr} -4 & 1 & 3 & -5 \\ 2 & -1 & \pi & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & -e & \frac{1}{5} \end{array}\right] $$
Determinants are used to find the area of a triangle whose vertices are given by three points in a rectangular coordinate system. The area of a triangle with vertices\(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right),\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right),\) and \(\left(x_{3}, y_{3}\right)\) is $$ \text { Area }=\pm \frac{1}{2}\left|\begin{array}{lll}x_{1} & y_{1} & 1 \\\x_{2} & y_{2} & 1 \\\x_{3} & y_{3} & 1\end{array}\right| $$ where the \(\pm\) symbol indicates that the appropriate sign should be chosen to yield a positive area. Use this information to work. Use determinants to find the area of the triangle whose vertices are \((1,1),(-2,-3),\) and \((11,-3)\).
Find two matrices \(A\) and \(B\) such that \(A B=B A\)
We have seen that determinants can be used to solve linear equations, give areas of triangles in rectangular coordinates, and determine equations of lines. Not impressed with these applications? Members of the group should research an application of determinants that they find intriguing. The group should then present a seminar to the class about this application.
In Exercises \(27-36,\) find (if possible): \(\begin{array}{llll}\text { a. } A B & \text { and } & \text { b. } B A\end{array}\) $$ A=\left[\begin{array}{l} -1 \\ -2 \\ -3 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{lll} 1 & 2 & 3 \end{array}\right] $$
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