Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.5 Perform Basic Matrix Operations - 3.5 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 192: 33a

Answer

$M=\begin{bmatrix}31&42&18\\22&25&11\end{bmatrix},\text{ }J=\begin{bmatrix}25&36&12\\38&32&15\end{bmatrix}$

Work Step by Step

We build the matrix $M$ for the sales in May: the number of lines would be $2$ (one for the downtown, one for the mall) and the number of columns would be $3$ (one for each model): $$M=\begin{bmatrix}31&42&18\\22&25&11\end{bmatrix}.$$ We build the matrix $J$ for the sales in June in the same way as we built matrix $M$: $$J=\begin{bmatrix}25&36&12\\38&32&15\end{bmatrix}.$$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.