Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 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 37a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 37–44, use Cramer's Rule to solve each system.
x + y + z = 0
2x - y + z = - 1
- x + 3y - z = - 8

1
Identify the coefficient matrix A from the system of equations: A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 3 & -1 \end{bmatrix}.
Calculate the determinant of matrix A, denoted as det(A).
Replace the first column of A with the constants from the right side of the equations to form matrix A_x: A_x = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & -1 & 1 \\ -8 & 3 & -1 \end{bmatrix}, and calculate det(A_x).
Replace the second column of A with the constants to form matrix A_y: A_y = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 1 \\ 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & -8 & -1 \end{bmatrix}, and calculate det(A_y).
Replace the third column of A with the constants to form matrix A_z: A_z = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 0 \\ 2 & -1 & -1 \\ -1 & 3 & -8 \end{bmatrix}, and calculate det(A_z).
Recommended similar problem, with video answer:

This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above
Video duration:
9mPlay a video:
Was this helpful?
Watch next
Master Determinants of 2×2 Matrices with a bite sized video explanation from Patrick Ford
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice