Chapter 6: Problem 52
Explain how to write a linear system of three equations in three variables as a matrix equation.
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Chapter 6: Problem 52
Explain how to write a linear system of three equations in three variables as a matrix equation.
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Use Cramer's rule to solve each system or to determine that the system is inconsistent or contains dependent equations. $$ \begin{aligned}&3 x=2-3 y\\\&2 y=3-2 x\end{aligned} $$
In Exercises \(27-36,\) find (if possible): \(\begin{array}{llll}\text { a. } A B & \text { and } & \text { b. } B A\end{array}\) $$ A=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 4 & 2 \\ 6 & 1 \\ 3 & 5 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 2 & 3 & 4 \\ -1 & -2 & 0 \end{array}\right] $$
Evaluate each determinant. $$ \left|\begin{array}{rrr}2 & -4 & 2 \\\\-1 & 0 & 5 \\\3 & 0 & 4\end{array}\right| $$
The process of solving a linear system in three variables using Cramer's rule can involve tedious computation. Is there a way of speeding up this process, perhaps using Cramer's rule to find the value for only one of the variables? Describe how this process might work, presenting a specific example with your description. Remember that your goal is still to find the value for each variable in the system.
Evaluate: $$\left|\begin{array}{lllll}2 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\\0 & 3 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\\0 & 0 & 2 & 0 & 0 \\\0 & 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\\0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 4\end{array}\right|$$
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