Chapter 8

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Problem 53

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} 5 x-3 y+2 z=2 \\ 2 x+2 y-3 z=3 \\ -x+7 y-8 z=4 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 53

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{r} 6 y=42 \\ 6 x-y=16 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 53

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} y &=e^{x} \\ x-y+1 &=0 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 53

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

2 step solution

Problem 53

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{7}{x^{2}-14 x}$$

2 step solution

Problem 54

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. $$\left[\begin{array}{llll} 1 & 0 & \vdots & -2 \\ 0 & 1 & \vdots & 4 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x+3 y+5 z=4 \\ 3 x+5 y-9 z=7 \\ 5 x+9 y+17 z=13 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 54

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 4 y &=-8 \\ 7 x-2 y &=25 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 54

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} y &=-4 e^{-x} \\ y+3 x+8 &=0 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 54

Operations with Matrices Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the expression. $$\left[\begin{array}{r} 3 \\ -1 \\ 5 \\ 7 \end{array}\right]\left(\left[\begin{array}{ll} 5 & -6 \end{array}\right]+\left[\begin{array}{ll} 7 & -1 \end{array}\right]+\left[\begin{array}{ll} -8 & 9 \end{array}\right]\right)$$

2 step solution

Problem 54

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{x-2}{x^{2}+4 x+3}$$

2 step solution

Problem 55

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. $$\left[\begin{array}{lllll} 1 & 0 & 0 & \vdots & -4 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & \vdots & -8 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & \vdots & 2 \end{array}\right]$$

2 step solution

Problem 55

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{rr} 7 x-3 y & +2 w=41 \\ -2 x+y & -w=-13 \\ 4 x+z-2 w & =12 \\ -x+y-x & =-8 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 55

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} \frac{3}{2} x-\frac{1}{5} y &=8 \\ -2 x+3 y &=3 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 55

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x+2 y &=8 \\ y &=2+\ln x \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 55

Matrix Multiplication Use matrix multiplication to determine whether each matrix is a solution of the system of equations. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} x+2 y &=4 \\ 3 x+2 y &=0 \end{aligned}\right.\) (a) \(\left[\begin{array}{l}2 \\ 1\end{array}\right]\) (b) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}-2 \\ 3\end{array}\right]\) (c) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}-4 \\ 4\end{array}\right]\) (d) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}2 \\ -3\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 56

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. $$\left[\begin{array}{llllr} 1 & 0 & 0 & \vdots & 3 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & \vdots & -1 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & \vdots & 0 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 56

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{cc} x+1 & 2 \\ -1 & x \end{array}\right|=4$$

3 step solution

Problem 56

Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} 2 x+5 y+w=11 \\ x+4 y+2 z-2 w=-7 \\ 2 x-2 y+5 z+w=3 \\ x-3 w=-1 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 56

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} \frac{3}{4} x-\frac{5}{2} y=-9 \\ -x+6 y=28 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 56

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 3 y+2 x &=9 \\ y &=-2+\ln (x-1) \end{aligned}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 56

Matrix Multiplication Use matrix multiplication to determine whether each matrix is a solution of the system of equations. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 6 x+2 y &=0 \\\\-x+5 y &=16 \end{aligned}\right.\) (a) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}-1 \\ 3\end{array}\right]\) (b) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}2 \\ -6\end{array}\right]\) (c) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}3 \\ -9\end{array}\right]\) (d) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}-3 \\ 9\end{array}\right]\)

6 step solution

Problem 56

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{x^{2}-3 x+2}{4 x^{3}+11 x^{2}}$$

2 step solution

Problem 57

Use matrices to solve the system of equations, if possible. Use Gaussian elimination with back-substitution. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x+2 y &=7 \\ 2 x+y &=8 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{rr} x+3 & 2 \\ 1 & x+2 \end{array}\right|=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}\frac{1}{3} x+y=-\frac{1}{3} \\ 5 x-3 y=7\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 57

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. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} y=\sqrt{x}+4 \\ y=2 x+1 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 57

Matrix Multiplication Use matrix multiplication to determine whether each matrix is a solution of the system of equations. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned}-2 x-3 y &=-6 \\ 4 x+2 y &=20 \end{aligned}\right.\) (a) \(\left[\begin{array}{l}3 \\ 0\end{array}\right]\) (b) \(\left[\begin{array}{l}4 \\ 2\end{array}\right]\) (c) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}-6 \\ 6\end{array}\right]\) (d) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}6 \\ -2\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 57

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{4 x^{2}+3}{(x-5)^{3}}$$

2 step solution

Problem 58

Use matrices to solve the system of equations, if possible. Use Gaussian elimination with back-substitution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x+6 y=16 \\ 2 x+3 y=7 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{rr} x-1 & 2 \\ 3 & x-2 \end{array}\right|=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}5 x-y=-4 \\ 2 x+\frac{3}{5} y=\frac{2}{5}\end{array}\right.\)

3 step solution

Problem 58

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x-y &=3 \\ \sqrt{x}-y &=1 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 58

Matrix Multiplication Use matrix multiplication to determine whether each matrix is a solution of the system of equations. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}5 x-7 y=-15 \\ 3 x+y=17\end{array}\right.\) (a) \(\left[\begin{array}{c}-4 \\ -5\end{array}\right]\) (b) \(\left[\begin{array}{l}5 \\ 2\end{array}\right]\) (c) \(\left[\begin{array}{l}4 \\ 5\end{array}\right]\) (d) \(\left[\begin{array}{r}2 \\ 11\end{array}\right]\)

4 step solution

Problem 58

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{6 x+5}{(x+2)^{4}}$$

2 step solution

Problem 59

Use matrices to solve the system of equations, if possible. Use Gaussian elimination with back-substitution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} -x+y=-22 \\ 3 x+4 y=4 \\ 4 x-8 y=32 \end{array}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 59

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

3 step solution

Problem 59

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{r}0.5 x+2.2 y=9 \\ 6 x+0.4 y=-22\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

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. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}=169 \\ x^{2}-8 y=104 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 59

Solving a System of Linear Equations (a) write the system of equations as a matrix equation \(A X=B\) and (b) use Gauss-Jordan elimination on the augmented matrix \([A: B]\) to solve for the matrix X. Use a graphing utility to check your solution. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} -x_{1}+x_{2} &=4 \\ -2 x_{1}+x_{2} &=0 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 59

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{x-1}{x\left(x^{2}+1\right)^{2}}$$

2 step solution

Problem 60

Use a graphing utility to graph the two equations. Use the graphs to approximate the solution of the system. Round your results to three decimal places. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2.4 x+3.8 y &=-17.6 \\ 4 x-0.2 y &=-3.2 \end{aligned}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 60

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. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x^{2}+y^{2} &=4 \\ 2 x^{2}-y &=2 \end{aligned}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 60

Solving a System of Linear Equations (a) write the system of equations as a matrix equation \(A X=B\) and (b) use Gauss-Jordan elimination on the augmented matrix \([A: B]\) to solve for the matrix X. Use a graphing utility to check your solution. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} 2 x_{1}+3 x_{2}=5 \\ x_{1}+4 x_{2}=10 \end{array}\right.$$

4 step solution

Problem 60

Write the form of the partial fraction decomposition of the rational expression. Do not solve for the constants. $$\frac{x+4}{x^{2}(3 x-1)^{2}}$$

3 step solution

Problem 60

Use matrices to solve the system of equations, if possible. Use Gaussian elimination with back-substitution. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x+2 y &=0 \\ x+y &=6 \\ 3 x-2 y &=8 \end{aligned}\right.$$

3 step solution

Problem 61

Consider the circuit in the figure. The currents \(I_{1}, I_{2},\) and \(I_{3},\) in amperes, are given by the solution of the system of linear equations \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 I_{1} &+4 I_{3}=E_{1} \\ I_{2}+4 I_{3} &=E_{2} \\\ I_{1}+I_{2}-I_{3} &=0 \end{aligned}\right.\) where \(E_{1}\) and \(E_{2}\) are voltages. Use the inverse of the coefficient matrix of this system to find the unknown currents for the given voltages. \(E_{1}=15\) volts, \(E_{2}=17\) volts

4 step solution

Problem 61

Solve for \(x\) $$\left|\begin{array}{rrr} 1 & 2 & x \\ -1 & 3 & 2 \\ 3 & -2 & 1 \end{array}\right|=0$$

3 step solution

Problem 61

Use any method to solve the system. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}3 x-5 y=7 \\ 2 x+y=9\end{array}\right.\)

4 step solution

Problem 61

Solve the system graphically or algebraically. Explain your choice of method. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x-y=0 \\ x^{2}-y=-1 \end{array}\right.$$

5 step solution

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