Chapter 8

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Problem 45

Operations with Matrices Find, if possible, (a) \(A B,\) (b) \(B A,\) and (c) \(A^{2}\). (Note: \(A^{2}=A A\).) Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to verify your results. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{r} 7 \\ 8 \\ -1 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{lll} 1 & 1 & 2 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 45

Find a system of linear equations that has the given solution. (There are many correct answers.) $$\left(-6,-\frac{1}{2},-\frac{7}{4}\right)$$

3 step solution

Problem 46

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form . Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{ccc} 1 & 3 & 2 \\ 5 & 15 & 9 \\ 2 & 6 & 10 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 46

Evaluate the determinants to verify the equation. $$\left|\begin{array}{ll} w & c x \\ y & c z \end{array}\right|=c\left|\begin{array}{ll} w & x \\ y & z \end{array}\right|$$

4 step solution

Problem 46

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 18 x+12 y=13 \\ 30 x+24 y=23 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 46

Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}\frac{2}{x}-\frac{1}{y}=5 \\\ \frac{6}{x}+\frac{1}{y}=11\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 46

Solve the system graphically. Verify your solutions algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} y^{2}-x^{2}+9 &=0 \\ -\frac{1}{2} x+y &=\frac{3}{2} \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 46

Operations with Matrices Find, if possible, (a) \(A B,\) (b) \(B A,\) and (c) \(A^{2}\). (Note: \(A^{2}=A A\).) Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to verify your results. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{llll} 3 & 2 & 1 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{l} 2 \\ 3 \\ 0 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 46

Find a system of linear equations that has the given solution. (There are many correct answers.) $$\left(-\frac{3}{2}, 4,-7\right)$$

3 step solution

Problem 47

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form . Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} -4 & 1 & 0 & 6 \\ 1 & -2 & 3 & -4 \end{array}\right]$$

2 step solution

Problem 47

Evaluate the determinants to verify the equation. $$\left|\begin{array}{ll} w & x \\ y & z \end{array}\right|=\left|\begin{array}{ll} w & x+c w \\ y & z+c y \end{array}\right|$$

3 step solution

Problem 47

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{r} -0.4 x+0.8 y=1.6 \\ 2 x-4 y=5 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 47

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} 7 x+8 y=24 \\ x-8 y=8 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 47

Matrix Multiplication Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 1 & -12 & 4 \\ 14 & 10 & 12 \\ 6 & -15 & 3 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 12 & 10 \\ -6 & 12 \\ 10 & 16 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 47

Find a system of linear equations that has the given solution. (There are many correct answers.) \((a, a+4, a),\) where \(a\) is a real number

3 step solution

Problem 48

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form . Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to write the matrix in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 5 & 1 & 2 & 4 \\ -1 & 5 & 10 & -32 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 48

Evaluate the determinants to verify the equation. $$\left|\begin{array}{cc}w & x \\\c w & c x\end{array}\right|=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 48

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} 0.2 x-0.6 y=2.4 \\ -x+1.4 y=-8.8 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 48

Use a graphing utility to graph the lines in the system. Use the graphs to determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine the solution. Verify your results algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} -x+3 y=0 \\ 3 x-9 y=14 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 48

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x-y &=0 \\ 5 x-2 y &=6 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 48

Matrix Multiplication Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} -3 & 8 & -6 & 8 \\ -12 & 15 & 9 & 6 \\ 5 & -1 & 1 & 5 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 3 & 1 & 6 \\ 24 & 15 & 14 \\ 16 & 10 & 21 \\ 8 & -4 & 10 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 48

Find a system of linear equations that has the given solution. (There are many correct answers.) \((3 a, a, a+2),\) where \(a\) is a real number

3 step solution

Problem 49

Evaluate the determinants to verify the equation. $$\left|\begin{array}{lll} 1 & x & x^{2} \\ 1 & y & y^{2} \\ 1 & z & z^{2} \end{array}\right|=(y-x)(z-x)(z-y)$$

3 step solution

Problem 49

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} -\frac{1}{4} x+\frac{3}{8} y &=-2 \\ \frac{3}{2} x+\frac{3}{4} y &=-12 \end{aligned}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 49

Use a graphing utility to graph the lines in the system. Use the graphs to determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine the solution. Verify your results algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 6 x+3 y &=-8 \\ -x-\frac{1}{2} y &=\frac{4}{3} \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 49

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x-y^{2}=-1 \\ x-y=5 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 49

Matrix Multiplication Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 7 & 6 & 9 & -4 \\ 3 & -4 & 11 & -2 \\ -5 & -8 & 1 & 12 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 15 & 8 \\ 23 & -17 \\ 9 & 10 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 49

Sketch the plane represented by the linear equation. Then list four points that lie in the plane. $$x+y+z=8$$

3 step solution

Problem 50

Write the system of linear equations represented by the augmented matrix. Then use back-substitution to find the solution. (Use the variables \(x, y,\) and \(z,\) if applicable.) $$\left[\begin{array}{llll} 1 & 8 & \vdots & 12 \\ 0 & 1 & \vdots & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 50

Evaluate the determinants to verify the equation. $$\left|\begin{array}{ccc}a+b & a & a \\\a & a+b & a \\\a & a & a+b\end{array}\right|=b^{2}(3 a+b)$$

4 step solution

Problem 50

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} \frac{5}{6} x-y &=-10 \\ -\frac{5}{4} x+\frac{3}{2} y &=-2 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 50

Use a graphing utility to graph the lines in the system. Use the graphs to determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine the solution. Verify your results algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} -\frac{1}{4} x-\frac{1}{2} y &=1 \\ 5 x+y &=1 \end{aligned}\right.$$

5 step solution

Problem 50

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x-y^{2}=-2 \\ x-2 y=6 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 50

Sketch the plane represented by the linear equation. Then list four points that lie in the plane. $$x+2 y+z=4$$

2 step solution

Problem 51

Write the system of linear equations represented by the augmented matrix. Then use back-substitution to find the solution. (Use the variables \(x, y,\) and \(z,\) if applicable.) $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrrr} 1 & -1 & 4 & \vdots & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & -1 & \vdots & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & \vdots & -2 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 51

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{ll} x & 2 \\ 1 & x \end{array}\right|=2$$

2 step solution

Problem 51

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 4 x-y+z=-5 \\ 2 x+2 y+3 z=10 \\ 5 x-2 y+6 z=1 \end{array}\right.$$

5 step solution

Problem 51

Use a graphing utility to graph the lines in the system. Use the graphs to determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine the solution. Verify your results algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 3.2 x-16 y &=7.5 \\ x-5 y &=-9 \end{aligned}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 51

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2} &=8 \\ y &=x^{2} \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 51

Operations with Matrices Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the expression. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 3 & 1 \\ 0 & -2 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 0 \\ -2 & 2 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{ll} 1 & 0 \\ 2 & 4 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 51

Sketch the plane represented by the linear equation. Then list four points that lie in the plane. $$3 x+2 y+2 z=12$$

2 step solution

Problem 52

Write the system of linear equations represented by the augmented matrix. Then use back-substitution to find the solution. (Use the variables \(x, y,\) and \(z,\) if applicable.) $$\left[\begin{array}{ccccc} 1 & 0 & -2 & \vdots & -7 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 & \vdots & 9 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & \vdots & -3 \end{array}\right]$$

2 step solution

Problem 52

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{rr} x & 4 \\ -1 & x \end{array}\right|=20$$

3 step solution

Problem 52

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 4 x-2 y+3 z=-2 \\ 2 x+2 y+5 z=16 \\ 8 x-5 y-2 z=4 \end{array}\right.$$

5 step solution

Problem 52

Use a graphing utility to graph the lines in the system. Use the graphs to determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, determine the solution. Verify your results algebraically. $$\underline{\phantom{xxx}}\left\\{\begin{array}{l} -6 x+4 y=-9 \\ 4.5 x-3 y=6.75 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 52

Use a graphing utility to approximate all points of intersection of the graphs of equations in the system. Round your results to three decimal places. Verify your solutions by checking them in the original system. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2} &=25 \\ (x-8)^{2}+y^{2} &=41 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 52

Operations with Matrices Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the expression. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 6 & 5 & -1 \\ 1 & -2 & 0 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr} 0 & 3 \\ -1 & -3 \\ 4 & 1 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{rr} -2 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$

2 step solution

Problem 52

Sketch the plane represented by the linear equation. Then list four points that lie in the plane. $$5 x+y+3 z=15$$

3 step solution

Problem 53

An augmented matrix that represents a system of linear equations (in the variables \(x\) and \(y\) or \(x, y,\) and \(z\) ) has been reduced using Gauss-Jordan elimination. Write the solution represented by the augmented matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{cccc} 1 & 0 & \vdots & 7 \\ 0 & 1 & \vdots & -5 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 53

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{cc} 2 x & -3 \\ -2 & 2 x \end{array}\right|=3$$

3 step solution

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