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