Linear Algebra Examples

Solve Using a Matrix with Cramer's Rule
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Step 1
Represent the system of equations in matrix format.
Step 2
Find the determinant of the coefficient matrix .
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Step 2.1
Write in determinant notation.
Step 2.2
The determinant of a matrix can be found using the formula .
Step 2.3
Simplify the determinant.
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Step 2.3.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 2.3.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 2.3.2
Add and .
Step 3
Since the determinant is not , the system can be solved using Cramer's Rule.
Step 4
Find the value of by Cramer's Rule, which states that .
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Step 4.1
Replace column of the coefficient matrix that corresponds to the -coefficients of the system with .
Step 4.2
Find the determinant.
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Step 4.2.1
The determinant of a matrix can be found using the formula .
Step 4.2.2
Simplify the determinant.
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Step 4.2.2.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 4.2.2.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2.2
Add and .
Step 4.3
Use the formula to solve for .
Step 4.4
Substitute for and for in the formula.
Step 4.5
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 5
Find the value of by Cramer's Rule, which states that .
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Step 5.1
Replace column of the coefficient matrix that corresponds to the -coefficients of the system with .
Step 5.2
Find the determinant.
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Step 5.2.1
The determinant of a matrix can be found using the formula .
Step 5.2.2
Simplify the determinant.
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Step 5.2.2.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 5.2.2.1.1
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.2.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 5.2.2.2
Add and .
Step 5.3
Use the formula to solve for .
Step 5.4
Substitute for and for in the formula.
Step 5.5
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 6
List the solution to the system of equations.
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