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