College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.3 - Determinant Solution of Linear Systems - 5.3 Exercises - Page 513: 37

Answer

$x=-\frac{4}{3}$

Work Step by Step

We find the determinant of the given matrix as follows: $\begin{vmatrix} 5 & x \\ -3 & 2 \\ \end{vmatrix} =(5)(2) -(-3)(x) =10+3x$ Substitute the expression of the determinant in the given equation: $10+3x=6$ Solve for $x$: $3x=-4 \Rightarrow x=-\frac{4}{3}$ The solution of the given equation is $x=-\frac{4}{3}$
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