7. Systems of Equations & Matrices

Determinants and Cramer's Rule

College Algebra

7. Systems of Equations & Matrices

Determinants and Cramer's Rule

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Evaluate the determinant of the matrix.

$\frac{107}{3}$

$\frac{227}{6}$

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Write each equation in standard form and use Cramer's Rule to solve the system.

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$-2x=7y-9$

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Evaluate the determinant of the matrix.

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Solve the system of equations using Cramer's Rule.

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$x+y+z=3$

$5x+y+2z=5$

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Write each equation in standard form and use Cramer's Rule to solve the system.

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