Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations - 10.3 Exercises - Page 710: 30

Answer

$x=-1$ $y=4$ $z=0$

Work Step by Step

$ \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 6& 3\\ 1 & 1 & 3 & 3\\ 1 & 2 & 4 & 7 \end{bmatrix} $ Add -1 times the 1st row to the 2nd row to produce a new 2nd row. Add -1 times the 1st row to the 3rd row to produce a new 3rd row. $ \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 6& 3\\ 0 & 0 & -3 & 0\\ 0& 1 & -2 & 4 \end{bmatrix} $ From the second row we can express $-3z=0 \rightarrow z=0$ Then use back-substitution to find the solution. $z=0$ $y-2z=4 \rightarrow y=4$ $x+y+6z=3 \rightarrow x=-1$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.