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Solving using Matrices and Row Reduction
Systems with three equations and three variables can also be solved
using matrices and row
reduction. First, arrange the system in
the following form:
a1x + b1y + c1z = d1where a1, 2, 3, b1, 2, 3, and c1, 2, 3 are the x, y, and z coefficients, respectively, and d1, 2, 3 are constants.
a2x + b2y + c2z = d2
a3x + b3y + c3z = d3
Next, create a 3×4 matrix, placing the x coefficients in the
1st column, the y coefficients in the 2nd column, the z coefficients
in the 3rd column, and the constants in the 4th column, with a line
separating the 3rd column and the 4th column:
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Finally, row reduce the 3×4
matrix using the elementary row
operations. The result should be
the identity matrix on the left side of the line and a column of
constants on the right side of the line. These constants are the
solution to the system of equations:
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Example: Solve the following system:
5x + 3y = 2z - 4First, arrange the equations:
2x + 2z + 2y = 0
3x + 2y + z = 1
5x + 3y - 2z = - 4Next, form the 3×4 matrix:
2x + 2y + 2z = 0
3x + 2y + 1z = 1
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