Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Matrix Operations and Their Applications - Exercise Set - Page 917: 6

Answer

$x=11\text{ and }y=7$.

Work Step by Step

Two matrices are equal if the corresponding elements of the given matrix are equal. That is, $x=11$ and $7=y$. Therefore, $x=6$ and $y$ can be any number. Hence, $x=11\text{ and }y=7$.
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