Chapter 6
College Algebra with Modeling and Visualization · 429 exercises
Problem 35
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{array}{r} 2 x+y=3 \\ -2 x-y=4 \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 36
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-1 & 0 & -2 \\\4 & -2 & 1\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}2 & -2 \\\5 & -1 \\\0 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 36
LetA be the given matrix. Find \(A^{-1}\). $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 5 & -6 & 3 \\ 3 & 2 & 0 \end{array}\right] $$
6 step solution
Problem 36
Use Gaussian elimination with backward substitution to solve the system of linear equations. Write the solution as an ordered pair or an ordered triple whenever possible. $$ \begin{array}{r} x+y+z=3 \\ x+y+2 z=4 \\ 2 x+2 y+3 z=7 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 36
Geometry The perimeter of a triangle is 105 inches. The longest side is 22 inches longer than the shortest side. The sum of the lengths of the two shorter sides is 15 inches more than the length of the longest side. Find the lengths of the sides of the triangle.
2 step solution
Problem 36
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. (GRAPH CAN'T COPY) $$ \begin{array}{c} x-4 y=4 \\ 2 x-8 y=4 \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 37
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & -1 & 0 \\\2 & -1 & 5 \\\6 & 1 & -4\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-1 & 3 & -1 \\\7 & -7 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
9 step solution
Problem 37
Use the concept of the area of a triangle to determine if the three points are collinear. $$ (1,3),(-3,11),(2,1) $$
5 step solution
Problem 37
LetA be the given matrix. Find \(A^{-1}\). $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrrr} 1 & -1 & 0 & 0 \\ -1 & 5 & -1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1 & 5 & -1 \\ 0 & 0 & -1 & 1 \end{array}\right] $$
5 step solution
Problem 37
Use Gaussian elimination with backward substitution to solve the system of linear equations. Write the solution as an ordered pair or an ordered triple whenever possible. $$ \begin{array}{rr} -x+2 y+4 z= & 10 \\ 3 x-2 y-2 z= & -12 \\ x+2 y+6 z= & 8 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 37
A sum of \(\$ 20,000\) is invested in three mutual funds. In one year the first fund grew by \(5 \%,\) the second by \(7 \%,\) and the third by \(10 \% .\) Total earnings for the year were \(\$ 1650\). The amount invested in the third fund was 4 times the amount invested in the first fund. Find the amount invested in each fund.
4 step solution
Problem 37
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. (GRAPH CAN'T COPY) $$ \begin{array}{r} 3 x-y=7 \\ -2 x+y=-5 \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 38
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}2 & -1 & -5 \\\4 & -1 & 6 \\\\-2 & 0 & 9 \end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rr}1 & 2 \\\\-1 & -1 \\\2 & 0\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 38
Use the concept of the area of a triangle to determine if the three points are collinear. $$ (3,6),(-1,-6),(5,11) $$
5 step solution
Problem 38
LetA be the given matrix. Find \(A^{-1}\). $$ \left[\begin{array}{llll} 3 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 & 1 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 3 \end{array}\right] $$
6 step solution
Problem 38
Use Gaussian elimination with backward substitution to solve the system of linear equations. Write the solution as an ordered pair or an ordered triple whenever possible. $$ \begin{array}{l} 4 x-2 y+4 z=8 \\ 3 x-7 y+6 z=4 \\ -x-5 y+2 z=7 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 38
Home Prices Prices of homes can depend on several factors such as size and age. The table shows the selling prices for three homes. In this table, price \(P\) is given in thousands of dollars, age \(A\) in years, and home size \(S\) in thousands of square feet. These data may be modeled by \(P=a+b A+c S\) $$ \begin{array}{ccc} \hline \text { Price (P) } & \text { Age (A) } & \text { Size (S) } \\ \hline 190 & 20 & 2 \\ 320 & 5 & 3 \\ 50 & 40 & 1 \end{array} $$ (a) Write a system of linear equations whose solution gives \(a, b,\) and \(c\) (b) Solve this system of linear equations. (c) Predict the price of a home that is 10 years old and has 2500 square feet.
6 step solution
Problem 38
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{array}{l} -x+2 y=3 \\ 3 x-y=1 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 39
Use the concept of the area of a triangle to determine if the three points are collinear. $$ (-2,-5),(4,4),(2,3) $$
5 step solution
Problem 39
Represent the system of linear equations in the form \(A X=B\) \(2 x-3 y=7\) \(-3 x-4 y=9\)
5 step solution
Problem 39
Solve the system, if possible. $$ \begin{array}{r} x-y+z=1 \\ x+2 y-z=2 \\ y-z=0 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 39
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{array}{rr} x-2 y= & -6 \\ -2 x+y= & 6 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 40
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}3 & -1 \\\2 & -2 \\\0 & 4\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & -4 & 0 \\\\-1 & 3 & 2\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 40
Use the concept of the area of a triangle to determine if the three points are collinear. $$ (4,-5),(-2,10),(6,-10) $$
5 step solution
Problem 40
Represent the system of linear equations in the form \(A X=B\) \(-x+3 y=10\) \(2 x-6 y=-1\)
5 step solution
Problem 40
Solve the system, if possible. $$ \begin{array}{rr} x-y-2 z= & -11 \\ x-2 y-z= & -11 \\ -x+y+3 z= & 14 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 40
Business Production A business has three machines that manufacture containers. Together they can make 100 containers per day, whereas the two fastest machines can make 80 containers per day. The fastest machine makes 34 more containers per day than the slowest machine. (a) Let \(x, y,\) and \(z\) be the numbers of containers that the machines make from fastest to slowest. Write a system of three equations whose solution gives the number of containers each machine can make. (b) Solve the system of equations.
6 step solution
Problem 40
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{array}{r} 2 x-3 y=1 \\ x+y=-2 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 41
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}2 & -1 & 3 \\\0 & 1 & 0 \\\2 & -2 & 3\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & 5 & -1 \\\0 & 1 & 3 \\\\-1 & 2 & 1\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 41
Shade the region of feasible solutions for the following constraints. $$ \begin{aligned} &x+y \leq 4\\\ &x+y \geq 1\\\ &x \geq 0, y \geq 0 \end{aligned} $$
5 step solution
Problem 41
If a line passes through the points \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right),\) then an equation of this line can be found by calculating the determinant. $$ \operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{lll} x & y & 1 \\ x_{1} & y_{1} & 1 \\ x_{2} & y_{2} & 1 \end{array}\right]=0 $$ Find the standard form ax \(+b y=c\) of the line passing through the given points. $$ (2,1) \text { and }(-1,4) $$
4 step solution
Problem 41
Represent the system of linear equations in the form \(A X=B\) \(\frac{1}{2} x-\frac{3}{2} y=\frac{1}{4}\) \(-x+2 y=5\)
5 step solution
Problem 41
Solve the system, if possible. $$ \begin{aligned} 2 x-4 y+2 z &=11 \\ x+3 y-2 z &=-9 \\ 4 x-2 y+z &=7 \end{aligned} $$
5 step solution
Problem 41
When using elimination and substitution, explain how to recognize a system of linear equations that has no solutions.
5 step solution
Problem 41
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{array}{rr} 2 x-y= & -4 \\ -4 x+2 y= & 8 \end{array} $$
6 step solution
Problem 42
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & -2 & 5 \\\1 & 0 & -2 \\\1 & 3 & 2\end{array}\right], \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}-1 & 4 & 2 \\\\-3 & 0 & 1 \\\5 & 1 & 0\end{array}\right]$$
3 step solution
Problem 42
Shade the region of feasible solutions for the following constraints. $$ \begin{array}{l} x+2 y \leq 8 \\ 2 x+y \geq 2 \\ x \geq 0, y \geq 0 \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 42
If a line passes through the points \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right),\) then an equation of this line can be found by calculating the determinant. $$ \operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{lll} x & y & 1 \\ x_{1} & y_{1} & 1 \\ x_{2} & y_{2} & 1 \end{array}\right]=0 $$ Find the standard form ax \(+b y=c\) of the line passing through the given points. $$ (-1,3) \text { and }(4,2) $$
3 step solution
Problem 42
Represent the system of linear equations in the form \(A X=B\) \(-1.1 x+3.2 y=-2.7\) \(5.6 x-3.8 y=-3.0\)
5 step solution
Problem 42
Solve the system, if possible. $$ \begin{array} x-4 y+z= 9 \\ 3 y-2 z= -7 \\ -x & +z=0 \end{array} $$
8 step solution
Problem 42
When using elimination and substitution, explain how to recognize a system of linear equations that has infinitely many solutions.
4 step solution
Problem 42
Graph each system of equations and find any solutions. Check your answers. Identify the system as consistent or inconsistent. If the system is consistent, state whether the equations are dependent or independent. $$ \begin{aligned} 3 x-y &=-2 \\ -3 x+y &=2 \end{aligned} $$
5 step solution
Problem 43
Shade the region of feasible solutions for the following constraints. $$ \begin{aligned} &3 x+2 y \leq 12\\\ &2 x+3 y \leq 12\\\ &x \geq 0, y \geq 0 \end{aligned} $$
4 step solution
Problem 43
If a line passes through the points \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right),\) then an equation of this line can be found by calculating the determinant. $$ \operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{lll} x & y & 1 \\ x_{1} & y_{1} & 1 \\ x_{2} & y_{2} & 1 \end{array}\right]=0 $$ Find the standard form ax \(+b y=c\) of the line passing through the given points. $$ (6,-7) \text { and }(4,-3) $$
6 step solution
Problem 43
Represent the system of linear equations in the form \(A X=B\) \(x-2 y+z=5\) \(3 y-z=6\) \(5 x-4 y-7 z=0\)
7 step solution
Problem 43
Solve the system, if possible. $$ \begin{aligned} 2 x-y-z &=0 \\ x-y-z &=-2 \\ 3 x-2 y-2 z &=-2 \end{aligned} $$
4 step solution
Problem 43
If possible, solve the system of linear equations and check your answer. $$ \begin{array}{r} x+2 y=0 \\ 3 x+7 y=1 \end{array} $$
5 step solution
Problem 44
If possible, find \(A B\) and \(B A\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{llll}5 & -3\end{array}\right], \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad B=\left[\begin{array}{l}1 \\\3\end{array}\right]$$
4 step solution
Problem 44
Shade the region of feasible solutions for the following constraints. $$ \begin{aligned} &x+y \leq 4\\\ &x+4 y \geq 4\\\ &x \geq 0, y \geq 0 \end{aligned} $$
6 step solution
Problem 44
If a line passes through the points \(\left(x_{1}, y_{1}\right)\) and \(\left(x_{2}, y_{2}\right),\) then an equation of this line can be found by calculating the determinant. $$ \operatorname{det}\left[\begin{array}{lll} x & y & 1 \\ x_{1} & y_{1} & 1 \\ x_{2} & y_{2} & 1 \end{array}\right]=0 $$ Find the standard form ax \(+b y=c\) of the line passing through the given points. \((5,1)\) and \((2,-2)\)
3 step solution