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- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
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7. Systems of Equations & Matrices
Determinants and Cramer's Rule
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Problem 41a
Textbook Question
In Exercises 37–44, use Cramer's Rule to solve each system. x + y + z = 4 x - 2y + z = 7 x + 3y + 2z = 4
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Identify the coefficient matrix A from the system of equations: A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}.
Calculate the determinant of matrix A, denoted as det(A).
Form the matrix A_x by replacing the first column of A with the constants from the right side of the equations: A_x = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 & 1 \\ 7 & -2 & 1 \\ 4 & 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}.
Calculate the determinant of matrix A_x, denoted as det(A_x).
Use Cramer's Rule to find x: x = \frac{\text{det}(A_x)}{\text{det}(A)}.
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