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- 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 43a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 37–44, use Cramer's Rule to solve each system.
x + 2z = 10
2y - z = - 5
2x + 3y = 13![System of equations for exercise 43 in college algebra, chapter on determinants and Cramer's Rule.](https://lightcat-files.s3.amazonaws.com/problem_images/098d426161419e68-1678236745975.jpg)
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Identify the coefficients matrix A from the system of equations: A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 2 & -1 \\ 2 & 3 & 0 \end{bmatrix}.
Identify the constants matrix B from the system of equations: B = \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 5 \\ 13 \end{bmatrix}.
Calculate the determinant of matrix A, det(A).
Replace the first column of A with B to form matrix A_x and calculate det(A_x).
Use Cramer's Rule to find x: x = \frac{\text{det}(A_x)}{\text{det}(A)}.
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