Chapter 8
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Problem 29
You are given the yearly interest earned from a total of \$18,000 invested in two funds paying the given rates of simple interest. Write and solve a system of equations to find the amount invested at each rate. Yearly Interest \(\$ 400\) Rate 1 \(4 \%\) Rate 2 \(2 \%\)
5 step solution
Problem 29
Solving a Matrix Equation Solve for \(X\) when \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-2 & -1 \\\ 1 & 0 \\ 3 & -4\end{array}\right]\) and \(B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}0 & 3 \\\ 2 & 0 \\ -4 & -1\end{array}\right]\) $$3 X=A+3 B$$
3 step solution
Problem 29
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 3 x+3 y+5 z=1 \\ 3 x+5 y+9 z=0 \\ 5 x+9 y+17 z=0 \end{array}\right.$$
4 step solution
Problem 30
Fill in the blank(s) using elementary row operations to form a row-equivalent matrix. $$\begin{aligned} &\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 2 & 4 & 8 & 3 \\ 1 & -1 & -3 & 2 \\ 2 & 6 & 4 & 9 \end{array}\right]\\\ &\left[\begin{array}{cccc} 1 & -1 & -3 & 2 \\ 2 & & & \\ 2 & 6 & 4 & 9 \end{array}\right]\\\ &\left[\begin{array}{cccc} 1 & -1 & -3 & 2 \\ 0 & 6 & & \\ 0 & 8 & & \end{array}\right] \end{aligned}$$
3 step solution
Problem 30
Find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & 0 & 0 \\\\-1 & -1 & 0 \\\4 & 1 & 5\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 30
You are given the yearly interest earned from a total of \$18,000 invested in two funds paying the given rates of simple interest. Write and solve a system of equations to find the amount invested at each rate. Yearly Interest \$ 840 Rate 1 \(6 \%\) Rate 2 \(3 \%\)
3 step solution
Problem 30
Solving a Matrix Equation Solve for \(X\) when \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-2 & -1 \\\ 1 & 0 \\ 3 & -4\end{array}\right]\) and \(B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}0 & 3 \\\ 2 & 0 \\ -4 & -1\end{array}\right]\) $$2 X=2 A+B$$
2 step solution
Problem 30
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} 2 x+y+3 z=1 \\ 2 x+6 y+8 z=3 \\ 6 x+8 y+18 z=5 \end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 31
(a) perform the row operations to solve the augmented matrix, (b) write and solve the system of linear equations represented by the augmented matrix, and (c) compare the two solution methods. Which do you prefer? $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} -3 & 4 & \vdots & 22 \\ 6 & -4 & \vdots & -28 \end{array}\right]$$ (i) Add \(R_{2}\) to \(R_{1}\) (ii) Add -2 times \(R_{1}\) to \(R_{2}\) (iii) Multiply \(R_{2}\) by \(-\frac{1}{4}\) (iv) Multiply \(R_{1}\) by \(\frac{1}{3}\)
3 step solution
Problem 31
Find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[\begin{array}{llll} 2 & 6 & 6 & 2 \\ 2 & 7 & 3 & 6 \\ 1 & 5 & 0 & 1 \\ 3 & 7 & 0 & 7 \end{array}\right]$$
5 step solution
Problem 31
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}5 x+3 y=6 \\ 3 x-y=5\end{array}\right.\)
6 step solution
Problem 31
You are given the yearly interest earned from a total of \$18,000 invested in two funds paying the given rates of simple interest. Write and solve a system of equations to find the amount invested at each rate. Yearly Interest \(\$ 1182\) Rate 1 \(5.6 \%\) Rate 2 \(6.8 \%\)
4 step solution
Problem 31
Solving a Matrix Equation Solve for \(X\) when \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-2 & -1 \\\ 1 & 0 \\ 3 & -4\end{array}\right]\) and \(B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}0 & 3 \\\ 2 & 0 \\ -4 & -1\end{array}\right]\) $$2 A+4 B=-2 X$$
3 step solution
Problem 31
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 3 x-3 y+6 z &=6 \\ x+2 y-z &=5 \\ 5 x-8 y+13 z &=7 \end{aligned}\right.$$
4 step solution
Problem 32
(a) perform the row operations to solve the augmented matrix, (b) write and solve the system of linear equations represented by the augmented matrix, and (c) compare the two solution methods. Which do you prefer? $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrrr} 7 & 13 & 1 & \vdots & -4 \\ -3 & -5 & -1 & \vdots & -4 \\ 3 & 6 & 1 & \vdots & -2 \end{array}\right]$$ (i) Add \(R_{2}\) to \(R_{1}\) (ii) Multiply \(R_{1}\) by \(\frac{1}{4}\) (iii) Add \(R_{3}\) to \(R_{2}\) (iv) Add -3 times \(R_{1}\) to \(R_{3}\) (v) Add -2 times \(R_{2}\) to \(R_{1}\)
3 step solution
Problem 32
Find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 3 & 6 & -5 & 4 \\ -2 & 2 & 6 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 & 2 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 & -1 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 32
Finding the Inverse of a \(2 \times 2\) Matrix, use the formula on page 676 to find the inverse of the \(2 \times 2\) matrix (if it exists). $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} -\frac{1}{4} & -\frac{2}{3} \\ \frac{1}{3} & \frac{8}{9} \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 32
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{c}x+5 y=10 \\ 3 x-10 y=-5\end{array}\right.\)
5 step solution
Problem 32
You are given the yearly interest earned from a total of \$18,000 invested in two funds paying the given rates of simple interest. Write and solve a system of equations to find the amount invested at each rate. Yearly Interest \(\$ 684\) Rate 1 \(2.75 \%\) Rate 2 \(4.25 \%\)
5 step solution
Problem 32
Solving a Matrix Equation Solve for \(X\) when \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-2 & -1 \\\ 1 & 0 \\ 3 & -4\end{array}\right]\) and \(B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}0 & 3 \\\ 2 & 0 \\ -4 & -1\end{array}\right]\) $$-3 X-3 A=9 B$$
5 step solution
Problem 32
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{rr} -x+3 y+z= & 4 \\ 4 x-2 y-5 z= & -7 \\ 2 x+4 y-3 z= & 12 \end{array}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 33
Find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrrr} 3 & 2 & 4 & -1 & 5 \\ -2 & 0 & 1 & 3 & 2 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 & 4 & 0 \\ 6 & 0 & 2 & -1 & 0 \\ 3 & 0 & 5 & 1 & 0 \end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 33
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}\frac{2}{5} x-\frac{3}{2} y=4 \\ \frac{1}{5} x-\frac{3}{4} y=-2\end{array}\right.\)
4 step solution
Problem 33
Solve the system by the method of substitution. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} x^{2}-2 x+y &=8 \\ x-y &=-2 \end{aligned}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 33
Finding the Product of Two Matrices Find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 3 & -1 \\ 4 & -5 \\ 2 & 6 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 6 & 0 \\ 7 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 33
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{rr} x-2 y+3 z= & 4 \\ 3 x-y+2 z= & 0 \\ x+3 y-4 z= & -2 \end{array}\right.$$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Find the determinant of the matrix. Expand by cofactors on the row or column that appears to make the computations easiest. $$\left[\begin{array}{lllll} 5 & 2 & 0 & 0 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 & 4 & 3 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 2 & 6 & 3 \\ 0 & 0 & 3 & 4 & 1 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 & 2 \end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Finding the Inverse of a \(2 \times 2\) Matrix, use the formula on page 676 to find the inverse of the \(2 \times 2\) matrix (if it exists). $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 7 & 12 \\ -8 & -5 \end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 34
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}\frac{2}{3} x+\frac{1}{6} y=\frac{2}{3} \\ 4 x+y=4\end{array}\right.\)
3 step solution
Problem 34
Solve the system by the method of substitution. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 x^{2}-2 x-y &=14 \\ 2 x-y &=-2 \end{aligned}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 34
Finding the Product of Two Matrices Find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} -1 & 6 \\ -4 & 5 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 2 & 3 \\ 0 & 9 \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 34
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{l} x\quad=13 \\ 4 x-2 y+z=1 \\ 2 x-2 y-7 z=-19 \end{array}\right.$$
4 step solution
Problem 35
Determine whether the matrix is in row-echelon form. If it is, determine if it is also in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{llll} 1 & 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 & 5 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array}\right]$$
2 step solution
Problem 35
Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the determinant. $$\left|\begin{array}{cccc} 1 & -1 & 8 & 4 \\ 2 & 6 & 0 & -4 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 & 6 \\ 0 & 2 & 8 & 0 \end{array}\right|$$
3 step solution
Problem 35
Finding a Matrix Entry, find the value of the constant \(k\) such that \(B=A^{-1}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 2 \\ -2 & 0 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr} k & -\frac{1}{2} \\ \frac{1}{2} & \frac{1}{4} \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 35
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{array}{l}\frac{3}{4} x+y=\frac{1}{8} \\ \frac{9}{4} x+3 y=\frac{3}{8}\end{array}\right.\)
3 step solution
Problem 35
Solve the system by the method of substitution. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$\left\\{\begin{aligned} 2 x^{2}-y &=1 \\ x-y &=2 \end{aligned}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 35
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} x+2 y+z=1 \\ x-2 y+3 z=-3 \\ 2 x+y+z=-1 \end{array}\right.$$
3 step solution
Problem 36
Determine whether the matrix is in row-echelon form. If it is, determine if it is also in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{llll} 1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \end{array}\right]$$
2 step solution
Problem 36
Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the determinant. $$\left|\begin{array}{rrrr} 0 & -3 & 8 & 2 \\ 8 & 1 & -1 & 6 \\ -4 & 6 & 0 & 9 \\ -7 & 0 & 0 & 14 \end{array}\right|$$
3 step solution
Problem 36
Finding a Matrix Entry, find the value of the constant \(k\) such that \(B=A^{-1}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} -1 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr} -\frac{1}{3} & \frac{1}{3} \\ k & \frac{1}{3} \end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 36
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. \(\left\\{\begin{aligned} \frac{1}{4} x+\frac{1}{6} y &=1 \\\\-3 x-2 y &=0 \end{aligned}\right.\)
3 step solution
Problem 36
Solve the system by the method of substitution. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{r} 2 x^{2}+y=3 \\ x+y=4 \end{array}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 36
Solve the system of linear equations and check any solution algebraically. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{r} 3 x-2 y-6 z=-4 \\ -3 x+2 y+6 z=1 \\ x-y-5 z=-3 \end{array}\right.$$
6 step solution
Problem 37
Determine whether the matrix is in row-echelon form. If it is, determine if it is also in reduced row-echelon form. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 3 & 0 & 3 & 7 \\ 0 & -2 & 0 & 4 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 5 \end{array}\right]$$
2 step solution
Problem 37
Determine whether the statement is true or false. Justify your answer. Cramer's Rule cannot be used to solve a system of linear equations when the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero.
3 step solution
Problem 37
Use the matrix capabilities of a graphing utility to evaluate the determinant. $$\left|\begin{array}{rrrrrr} 3 & -2 & 4 & 3 & 1 & 3 \\ -1 & 0 & 2 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 5 & -1 & 0 & 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 4 & 7 & -8 & 0 & 0 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & 3 & 0 & 2 & 4 \\ 3 & -5 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 1 \end{array}\right|$$
3 step solution
Problem 37
Solve the system by the method of elimination and check any solutions using a graphing utility. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{r} \frac{x+2}{4}+\frac{y-1}{4}=1 \\ x-y=4 \end{array}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Solve the system by the method of substitution. Use a graphing utility to verify your results. $$\left\\{\begin{array}{c} x^{3}-y=0 \\ x-y=0 \end{array}\right.$$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Finding the Product of Two Matrices Find \(A B,\) if possible. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 6 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & -2 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} \frac{1}{3} & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & -\frac{1}{4} & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & \frac{1}{6} \end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution