Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 10 - Review Exercises - Page 763: 107

Answer

$x=4; y=7$

Work Step by Step

The general form of a matrix of order $ 2 \times 2$ is: $det \ A=\begin{vmatrix} p & q \\ r & s\end{vmatrix}=ps-qr$ Now, $|A|=\begin{vmatrix} 5 & -2 \\ -11 & 3 \end{vmatrix}=-7$ Since the determinant is not zero, we will use Cramers Rule. $x=\dfrac{\begin{vmatrix} 6 & -2 \\ -23 & 3 \end{vmatrix}}{-7}=\dfrac{-28}{-7}=4$ and $y=\dfrac{\begin{vmatrix} 5 & 6 \\ -11 & -23 \end{vmatrix}}{-7}=\dfrac{-49}{-7}=7$ So, $x=4; y=7$
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.