Chapter 10

Intermediate Algebra · 286 exercises

Problem 22

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 4 x-y=11 \\ 2 x+3 y=23 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 22

For Problems \(1-22\), solve each of the systems and use matrices as we did in the examples of this section. $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 2 x+5 y+z= & 1 \\ x+2 y-3 z= & -13 \\ 3 x-y-2 z= & -4 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 22

The sum of the digits of a three-digit number is 13 . The sum of the hundreds digit and the tens digit is 1 less than the units digit. The sum of three times the hundreds digit and four times the units digit is 26 more than twice the tens digit. Find the number.

11 step solution

Problem 22

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 11 x-3 y=-60 \\ y=-38-6 x \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 22

For Problems \(1-26\), solve each system by using the substitution method. (Objective 1) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 2 x-3 y=-16 \\ 6 x+7 y=16 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 22

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} x+y>1 \\ x-y<1 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 23

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y=-x^{2}-3 \\ y=-2 x^{2}+1 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 23

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} -x+3 y= & 17 \\ 4 x-5 y= & -33 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 23

What is a matrix? What is an augmented matrix of a system of linear equations?

4 step solution

Problem 23

Two bottles of catsup, 2 jars of peanut butter, and 1 jar of pickles cost $$\$ 7.78$$. Three bottles of catsup, 4 jars of peanut butter, and 2 jars of pickles cost $$\$ 14.34$$. Four bottles of catsup, 3 jars of peanut butter, and 5 jars of pickles cost $$\$ 19.19$$. Find the cost per bottle of catsup, the cost per jar of peanut butter, and the cost per jar of pickles.

8 step solution

Problem 23

For Problems \(1-26\), solve each system by using the substitution method. (Objective 1) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 4 x-5 y= & 3 \\ 8 x+15 y= & -24 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 23

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y

5 step solution

Problem 24

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y=x^{2}+2 \\ y=2 x^{2}+1 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

For Problems \(11-30\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set of each system. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 6 x-5 y+2 z= & 7 \\ 2 x+3 y-4 z= & -21 \\ 2 y+3 z= & 10 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 5 x+2 y= & -15 \\ 7 x-3 y= & 37 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 24

Describe how to use matrices to solve the system $$ \left(\begin{array}{r} x-2 y=5 \\ 2 x+7 y=9 \end{array}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Five pounds of potatoes, 1 pound of onions, and 2 pounds of apples cost $$\$ 3.80$$. Two pounds of potatoes, 3 pounds of onions, and 4 pounds of apples cost $$\$ 5.78$$. Three pounds of potatoes, 4 pounds of onions, and 1 pound of apples cost $$\$ 4.08$$. Find the price per pound for each item.

6 step solution

Problem 24

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y=3 x+34 \\ y=-8 x-54 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 24

For Problems \(1-26\), solve each system by using the substitution method. (Objective 1) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 2 x+3 y=3 \\ 4 x-9 y=-4 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y>x-3 \\ y

4 step solution

Problem 25

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} x^{2}+y^{2}=2 \\ x-y=4 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 25

For Problems \(11-30\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set of each system. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rl} -2 x+5 y-3 z & =-1 \\ 2 x-7 y+3 z & =1 \\ 4 x-y-6 z & =-6 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 9 x+5 y=-8 \\ 7 x-4 y=-22 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

Solve the system $$ \left(\begin{array}{r} x-3 y-2 z+w=-3 \\ -2 x+7 y+z-2 w=-1 \\ 3 x-7 y-3 z+3 w=-5 \\ 5 x+y+4 z-2 w=18 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 25

The sum of three numbers is 20 . The sum of the first and third numbers is 2 more than twice the second number. The third number minus the first yields three times the second number. Find the numbers.

9 step solution

Problem 25

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{c} 4 x-3 y=2 \\ 5 x-y=3 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 25

For Problems \(1-26\), solve each system by using the substitution method. (Objective 1) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 6 x-3 y=4 \\ 5 x+2 y=-1 \end{array}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 25

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y>x \\ y>2 \end{array}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 26

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y=-x^{2}+1 \\ x+y=2 \end{array}\right) $$

8 step solution

Problem 26

For Problems \(11-30\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set of each system. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 7 x-2 y+3 z= & -4 \\ 5 x+2 y-3 z= & 4 \\ -3 x-6 y+12 z= & -13 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 26

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} 8 x-11 y= & 3 \\ -x+4 y= & -3 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 26

Solve the system $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} x-2 y+2 z-w= & -2 \\ -3 x+5 y-z-3 w= & 2 \\ 2 x+3 y+3 z+5 w= & -9 \\ 4 x-y-z-2 w= & 8 \end{array}\right) $$

11 step solution

Problem 26

The sum of three numbers is 40 . The third number is 10 less than the sum of the first two numbers. The second number is 1 larger than the first. Find the numbers.

7 step solution

Problem 26

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 3 x-y=9 \\ 5 x+7 y=1 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 26

For Problems \(1-26\), solve each system by using the substitution method. (Objective 1) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 7 x-2 y=1 \\ 4 x+5 y=2 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 26

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 2 x+y>6 \\ 2 x+y<2 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 27

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 2 x+y=6 \\ x^{2}+y^{2}=4 \end{array}\right) $$

8 step solution

Problem 27

For Problems \(11-30\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set of each system. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} -x-y+5 z= & 4 \\ x+y-7 z= & -6 \\ 2 x+3 y+4 z= & 13 \end{array}\right) $$

7 step solution

Problem 27

Suppose that the augmented matrix of a system of three equations in three variables can be changed to the following matrix. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr:r} 1 & 1 & -2 & 4 \\ 0 & -5 & 11 & -13 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & -9 \end{array}\right] $$ What can be said about the solution set of the system?

4 step solution

Problem 27

The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is \(180^{\circ}\). The largest angle is twice the smallest angle. The sum of the smallest and the largest angle is twice the other angle. Find the measure of each angle.

9 step solution

Problem 27

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{r} 5 x-2 y=1 \\ 10 x-4 y=7 \end{array}\right) $$

3 step solution

Problem 27

For Problems \(27-40\), solve each problem by setting up and solving an appropriate system of equations. (Objective 2 ) Doris invested some money at \(7 \%\) and some money at \(8 \%\). She invested \(\$ 6000\) more at \(8 \%\) than she did at \(7 \%\). Her total yearly interest from the two investments was \(\$ 780\). How much did Doris invest at each rate?

5 step solution

Problem 27

For Problems \(17-32\), indicate the solution set for each system of inequalities by shading the appropriate region. $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} x \geq-1 \\ y<4 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

For Problems \(1-28\), (a) graph each system so that approximate real number solutions (if there are any) can be predicted, and (b) solve each system using the substitution method or the elimination-by-addition method. (Objectives 1 and 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} y=x^{2}-1 \\ x-y=3 \end{array}\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 28

For Problems \(11-30\), use Cramer's rule to find the solution set of each system. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{rr} x+7 y-z= & -1 \\ -x-9 y+z= & 3 \\ 3 x+4 y-6 z= & 5 \end{array}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 28

Use Cramer's rule to find the solution set for each of the following systems. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{l} 4 x-7 y=0 \\ 7 x+2 y=0 \end{array}\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Suppose that the augmented matrix of a system of three linear equations in three variables can be changed to the following matrix. $$ \left[\begin{array}{rrr:r} 1 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & -1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array}\right] $$ What can be said about the solution set of the system?

5 step solution

Problem 28

A box contains $$\$ 2$$ in nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 19 coins in all, and there are twice as many nickels as dimes. How many coins of each kind are there?

6 step solution

Problem 28

For Problems 19-48, solve each system by using either the substitution or the elimination-by-addition method, whichever seems more appropriate. (Objective 2) $$ \left(\begin{array}{c} y=\frac{2}{3} x-4 \\ 2 x-3 y=1 \end{array}\right) $$

3 step solution

Problem 28

Suppose that Gus invested a total of $$\$ 8000$$, part of it at \(8 \%\) and the remainder at \(9 \%\). His yearly income from the two investments was $$\$ 690$$. How much did he invest at each rate?

6 step solution

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