College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 8 - Section 8.4 - Matrix Algebra - 8.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 599: 71

Answer

$x=-4.57, \ y=-6.44, \ z=-24.07$ or $(-4.57, \ -6.44, \ -24.07)$

Work Step by Step

Writing the system in matrix form, $AX=B,$ the solution is $X=A^{-1}B$. Here, $A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{25}&{61}&{-12}\\{18}&{-2}&{4}\\{8}&{35}&{21}\end{array}\right]$, $B=\left[\begin{array}{l} 10\\ -9\\ 12 \end{array}\right]$ Using desmos.com/matrix select "New matrix", define the dimensions (3 by 3), and enter the matrix entries for A. Do the same for the (3 by 1) matrix B.... Enter $A^{-1}B$ (see screenshot) we find $X\approx\left[\begin{array}{l} -4.57\\ -6.44\\ -24.07 \end{array}\right]$ $x=-4.57, \ y=-6.44, \ z=-24.07$ or $(-4.57, \ -6.44, \ -24.07)$
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