Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Systems and Matrices - Test - Page 958: 22

Answer

$x=-1, y=7, w=-3$

Work Step by Step

1. Let each corresponding elements be equal. From the $a_{11}$, we have $5=y-2$, thus $y=7$ 2. From $a_{12}$, we have $x+6=4-x$ or $2x=-2$, thus $x=-1$ 3. From $a_{22}$, we have $4=w+7$, thus $w=-3$ 4. The solutions are $x=-1, y=7, w=-3$
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