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- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Determinants and Cramer's Rule
Problem 35c
Textbook Question
In Exercises 33 - 36, write each matrix equation as a system of linear equations without matrices.
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Identify the matrix equation: \( \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 0 & -1 \\ 0 & 3 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 9 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix} \).
Multiply the first row of the matrix by the column vector: \( 2x + 0y - 1z = 6 \).
Multiply the second row of the matrix by the column vector: \( 0x + 3y + 0z = 9 \).
Multiply the third row of the matrix by the column vector: \( 1x + 1y + 0z = 5 \).
Write the system of linear equations: \( 2x - z = 6 \), \( 3y = 9 \), \( x + y = 5 \).
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