College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 6 - Matrices and Determinants - Exercise Set 6.5 - Page 654: 69

Answer

The statement does not make sense.

Work Step by Step

For a system with 2 equations in 2 unknowns, x and y, we need $D, D_{x}$, and $ D_{y.}$ (3 determinants) For a system with 3 equations in 3 unknowns, x,y and z, we need $D, D_{x},D_{y}$, and $ D_{z.}$ (4 determinants) Generally we need one more determinant than there are variables and equations. So, the statement does not make sense.
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