Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Appendix B - Matrices - B Exercises - Page B-15: 30

Answer

$(x,y)=(6,3)$.

Work Step by Step

The augmented matrix is $\begin{bmatrix} 1&-2 &0 \\ 0 & 3 &9 \end{bmatrix}$. For the linear equation. First column $=$ coefficients of $x$. Second column $=$ coefficients of $y$ and third column $=$ the right-hand side. The given matrix is a upper triangular form. Rewrite the second row as a linear equation. $\Rightarrow 0x+3y=9$ $\Rightarrow 3y=9$ Divide the equation by $3$. $\Rightarrow \frac{3y}{3}=\frac{9}{3}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=3$ Rewrite the first row as a linear equation. $\Rightarrow 1x-2y=0$ Substitute $y=3$. $\Rightarrow x+-2(3)=0$ Clear the parentheses. $\Rightarrow x-6=0$ Add $6$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow x-6+6=0+6$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=6$ The solution set is $(x,y)=(6,3)$.
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