Chapter 4

Algebra 2 · 333 exercises

Problem 32

A manufacturer sells pencil and erasers in packages. The price of a package of five erasers and two pencils is \(\$ .23 .\) The price of a package of seven erasers and five pencils is \(\$ .41 .\) Find the price of one eraser and one pencil.

7 step solution

Problem 32

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned} x+y+z &=4 \\ 4 x+5 y &=4 \\ y-3 z &=-9 \end{aligned}\right. $$

9 step solution

Problem 32

The matrix \(A\) at the right has an inverse \(A^{-1}\) . What is the product \(A A^{-1} ?\) Explain. $$ A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {1} & {2} \\ {2} & {-1} & {1} \\ {1} & {4} & {-1}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 32

Mental Math Find each product. $$ 0.5\left[\begin{array}{cc}{3} & {14} \\ {7} & {-4}\end{array}\right] $$

2 step solution

Problem 32

Anna made a table to show how much money she and two of her friends earned for summer chores. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Anna } & {\$ 20} & {\$ 40} & {\$ 0} \\\ \hline \text { Rob } & {\$ 12} & {\$ 35} & {\$ 40} \\ \hline \text { Carla } & {\$ 15} & {\$ 55} & {\$ 70} \\ \hline\end{array}$$ a. Display the data in Anna's table in a matrix A with each row representing someone's earnings. b. Rob made his own matrix, \(R,\) to show the earnings. \(R=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{12} & {20} & {15} \\ {35} & {40} & {55} \\ {40} & {0} & {70}\end{array}\right]\). What do values in the first column of matrix \(R\) represent?

2 step solution

Problem 32

Find the sum of \(E=\left[\begin{array}{l}{3} \\ {4} \\\ {7}\end{array}\right]\) and the additive inverse of \(G=\left[\begin{array}{r}{-2} \\ {0} \\ {5}\end{array}\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 33

Multiple choice Suppose you invested \(\$ 5000\) in three different funds for one year. The funds paid simple interest of \(8 \%, 10 \%\) , and 7\(\%\) , respectively. The total interest at the end of one year was \(\$ 405 .\) You invested \(\$ 500\) more at 10\(\%\) than at 8\(\%\) . How much did you invest in the 10\(\%\) fund? \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { A } \$ 150} & {\text { B } \$ 1000}\end{array}\) C \(\$ 1500 \quad\) D \(\$ 2500\)

7 step solution

Problem 33

Determine whether the matrices are multiplicative inverses. If they are not, explain why not. $$ \left[\begin{array}{cc}{-2} & {-5} \\ {-2} & {-4}\end{array}\right],\left[\begin{array}{cc}{-2.5} & {2} \\ {1} & {-1}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 33

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned} x+y+z &=4 \\ 4 x+5 y &=3 \\ y-3 z &=-10 \end{aligned}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

Matrices \(B\) and \(C\) are inverses of each other. $$ B=\left[\begin{array}{ccc}{1} & {1} & {0} \\ {0} & {2} & {1} \\ {-2} & {0} & {2}\end{array}\right] \quad C=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{2} & {-1} & {0.5} \\\ {-1} & {1} & {-0.5} \\ {2} & {-1} & {1}\end{array}\right] \quad D=\left[\begin{array}{c}{2} \\ {0} \\ {-1}\end{array}\right] $$ Solve the matrix equation \(B X=D\)

4 step solution

Problem 33

Mental Math Find each product. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{-1} & {0} \\ {0} & {-1}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-1} & {0} & {1} \\ {0} & {-1} & {1}\end{array}\right] $$

4 step solution

Problem 33

Solve each system. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 3 x+2 y-2 z &=-9 \\ 5 x &-3 z=&-7 \\ x+4 y+3 z &=5 \end{aligned}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 33

Prove that matrix addition is commutative for \(2 \times 2\) matrices.

5 step solution

Problem 34

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{-9} & {3} \\ {4} & {2.5}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 34

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned}-2 w+x+y &=0 \\\\-w+2 x-y+z &=1 \\\\-2 w+3 x+3 y+2 z &=6 \\ w+x+2 y+z &=5 \end{aligned}\right. $$

5 step solution

Problem 34

Mental Math Find each product. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{1} & {0} \\ {0} & {-1}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-1} & {0} \\ {0} & {-1}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 34

Solve each system. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 x+3 y+4 z &=-1 \\ x-2 y+z &=9 \\ x+4 y-2 z &=-12 \end{aligned}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 34

Prove that matrix addition is associative for \(2 \times 2\) matrices.

6 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 x-3 y+2 z &=10 \\ x+3 y+4 z &=14 \\ 3 x-y+z &=9 \end{aligned}\right.$$

5 step solution

Problem 35

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. $$ \left[\begin{array}{cc}{2} & {3} \\ {8} & {12}\end{array}\right] $$

2 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned}-2 w+x+y &=-2 \\\\-w+2 x-y+z &=-4 \\\\-2 w+3 x+3 y+2 z &=2 \\ w+x+2 y+z &=6 \end{aligned}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 35

What is true about $$\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {0} \\ {0} & {-3}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {-2} & {4} \\ {1} & {-1} & {2}\end{array}\right] and -3\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {-2} & {4} \\ {1} & {-1} & {2}\end{array}\right]$$ $$\begin{array}{l}{\text { A They are equal matrices. }} \\ {\text { C Both are matrices for reflection. }}\end{array}$$ $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { B They are opposite matrices. }} \\ {\text { D Neither product exists. }}\end{array} $$

3 step solution

Problem 35

Multiple choice Columns in matrix \(A=\left[\begin{array}{cc}{3} & {8} \\ {0} & {12}\end{array}\right]\) show, respectively, the numbers of erasers and pencils sold. The rows how, respectively, the numbers sold on Monday and Tuesday. Matrix \(B=\left[\begin{array}{c}{0.50} \\\ {0.25}\end{array}\right]\) shows the 50 cost of one eraser and the quarter cost of one pencil. What does the product \(A B\) show? (A) the total paid for erasers on Monday and Tuesday and the total paid for pencils on Monday and Tuesday (B) the total paid for erasers and pencils on Monday and the total paid for erasers and pencils on Tuesday. (C) the total paid for pencils and erasers (D) the cost of 1 pencil and 1 eraser

3 step solution

Problem 35

Solve each system by graphing. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 x+y &=8 \\ x-3 y &=-3 \end{aligned}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 35

Use matrices \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{5} & {7} & {3} \\ {-1} & {0} & {-4}\end{array}\right]\) and \(C=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-7} & {4} & {2} \\\ {1} & {-2} & {-3}\end{array}\right]\) for Exercises 35 and 36 What is the sum \(A+C ?\) A. The matrices cannot be added. \(\mathbf{B} \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-2} & {11} & {5} \\ {0} & {-2} & {-7}\end{array}\right]\) \(C .\left[\begin{array}{ccc}{12} & {3} & {1} \\ {-2} & {2} & {-1}\end{array}\right]\) \(D \cdot\left[\begin{array}{ccc}{-35} & {28} & {6} \\ {-1} & {0} & {12}\end{array}\right]\)

3 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{aligned} 4 x-y+z &=3 \\ x+2 y+z &=0 \\ 3 x+7 y-3 z &=6 \end{aligned}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {4} \\ {9} & {10}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 36

The coordinates \((x, y)\) of a point in a plane are the solution of the system \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}{2 x+3 y=13} \\ {5 x+7 y=31}\end{array} . \text { Find the coordinates of the point. }\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 36

Find the dimensions of each product matrix. Then find each product. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr}{5} & {7} & {0} \\ {-\frac{4}{5}} & {3} & {6} \\ {0} & {-\frac{2}{3}} & {4}\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr}{2} & {-1} \\\ {1} & {1} \\ {0} & {-1}\end{array}\right] $$

4 step solution

Problem 36

Solve each system by graphing. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{c}{2 x+y=7} \\ {x+y=-5}\end{array}\right.\)

5 step solution

Problem 36

Use matrices \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{5} & {7} & {3} \\ {-1} & {0} & {-4}\end{array}\right]\) and \(C=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-7} & {4} & {2} \\\ {1} & {-2} & {-3}\end{array}\right]\) for Exercises 35 and 36 What is matrix \(Y\) if \(Y-A=\left[\begin{array}{lll}{1} & {0} & {1} \\ {0} & {1} & {0}\end{array}\right] ?\) \(F \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{4} & {7} & {2} \\ {-1} & {-1} & {-5}\end{array}\right]\) G. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{6} & {7} & {4} \\ {-1} & {1} & {-4}\end{array}\right]\) \(\mathrm{H} \cdot\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-6} & {4} & {3} \\ {1} & {-1} & {-3}\end{array}\right]\) J. \(\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{-4} & {-7} & {-2} \\ {1} & {1} & {5}\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each system. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{x+2 y+z=4} \\ {3 x+6 y+3 z=2} \\\ {x-y+z=3}\end{array}\right. $$

3 step solution

Problem 37

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{0} & {-1} \\ {-1} & {0}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 37

A rectangle is twice as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 840 \(\mathrm{ft}\) . Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

6 step solution

Problem 37

Solve each system by graphing. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{c}{x+6 y=7} \\ {2 x+4 y=-2}\end{array}\right.\)

6 step solution

Problem 37

Find the value of each variable. $$ \left[\begin{array}{cc}{x} & {y-2} \\ {z} & {w+4}\end{array}\right]+\left[\begin{array}{rr}{2} & {5} \\ {-2} & {4}\end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{ll}{6} & {1} \\ {4} & {8}\end{array}\right] $$

6 step solution

Problem 38

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. If it does not exist, explain why not. $$ \left[\begin{array}{ll}{0} & {3} \\ {3} & {0}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 38

Complete each system for the given number of solutions. $$ \begin{array}{l}{\text { infinitely many }} \\\ {\left\\{\begin{array}{c}{x+y=7} \\ {2 x+2 y=\square}\end{array}\right.}\end{array} $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Solve each system of equations. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{2 x+2 y=10} \\ {3 x-y=4}\end{array}\right. $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

For Exercises \(38-45,\) use matrices \(D, E,\) and \(F\) shown below. Perform the indicated operations if they are defined. If an operation is not defined, label it undefined. $$D=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {2} & {-1} \\ {0} & {3} & {1} \\ {2} & {-1} & {-2}\end{array}\right] \quad E=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{2} & {-5} & {0} \\\ {1} & {0} & {-2} \\ {3} & {1} & {1}\end{array}\right] \quad F=\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {2} \\ {-5} & {1} \\ {2} & {4}\end{array}\right]$$ $$ D E $$

4 step solution

Problem 38

Find the constant of variation for a direct variation that includes the given values. \((2,4)\)

3 step solution

Problem 38

Find the value of each variable. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{x} & {3} \\ {x} & {-2}\end{array}\right]+\left[\begin{array}{rr}{y} & {6} \\ {-y} & {3}\end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{ll}{6} & {9} \\ {4} & {1}\end{array}\right] $$

2 step solution

Problem 39

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. If it does not exist, explain why not. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rr}{-1} & {3} \\ {2} & {0}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 39

Solve each system of equations. $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{-x+y+z=5} \\ {2 x+y-z=2} \\ {3 x+2 y+4 z=0}\end{array}\right. $$

7 step solution

Problem 39

For Exercises \(38-45,\) use matrices \(D, E,\) and \(F\) shown below. Perform the indicated operations if they are defined. If an operation is not defined, label it undefined. $$D=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {2} & {-1} \\ {0} & {3} & {1} \\ {2} & {-1} & {-2}\end{array}\right] \quad E=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{2} & {-5} & {0} \\\ {1} & {0} & {-2} \\ {3} & {1} & {1}\end{array}\right] \quad F=\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {2} \\ {-5} & {1} \\ {2} & {4}\end{array}\right]$$ $$ -3 F $$

2 step solution

Problem 39

Find the constant of variation for a direct variation that includes the given values. \((-1,7)\)

3 step solution

Problem 40

Solve using Cramer's Rule. (Hint: Start by substituting \(m=\frac{1}{x}\) and \(n=\frac{1}{y}\) .) $$ \left\\{\begin{array}{l}{\frac{4}{x}+\frac{1}{y}=1} \\\ {\frac{8}{x}+\frac{4}{y}=3}\end{array}\right. $$

8 step solution

Problem 40

Determine whether each matrix has an inverse. If an inverse matrix exists, find it. If it does not exist, explain why not. $$ \left[\begin{array}{ll}{1} & {2} \\ {2} & {1}\end{array}\right] $$

3 step solution

Problem 40

For Exercises \(38-45,\) use matrices \(D, E,\) and \(F\) shown below. Perform the indicated operations if they are defined. If an operation is not defined, label it undefined. $$D=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{1} & {2} & {-1} \\ {0} & {3} & {1} \\ {2} & {-1} & {-2}\end{array}\right] \quad E=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}{2} & {-5} & {0} \\\ {1} & {0} & {-2} \\ {3} & {1} & {1}\end{array}\right] \quad F=\left[\begin{array}{rr}{-3} & {2} \\ {-5} & {1} \\ {2} & {4}\end{array}\right]$$ $$ (D E) F $$

5 step solution

Problem 40

Find the constant of variation for a direct variation that includes the given values. \((-4,-10)\)

3 step solution

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