Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - 8.6 Elimination Using Matrices - 8.6 Exercise Set - Page 551: 12

Answer

$$x=-1,\:y=\frac{5}{2}$$

Work Step by Step

Solving the system of equations using Matrices, we find: $$ \begin{bmatrix}3&4&¦&7\\ -5&2&¦&10\end{bmatrix}\\ \begin{bmatrix}1&0&¦&-1\\ 0&1&¦&\frac{5}{2}\end{bmatrix}\\ x=-1,\:y=\frac{5}{2}$$
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