Consider the system of linear equations given by: 2x1+ x2− 3x3=8 −x2+ 2x3=−4 9x1+ 4x2− x3=9 Write the system in matrix form Ax=B. Calculate the determinant of matrix A (∣A∣)
Consider the system of linear equations given by: 2x1+ x2− 3x3=8 −x2+ 2x3=−4 9x1+ 4x2− x3=9 Write the system in matrix form Ax=B. Calculate the determinant of matrix A (∣A∣)
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Problem 71E: Explain how to find the determinant of a 22 matrix.
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Consider the system of linear equations given by:
2x1+ x2− 3x3=8
−x2+ 2x3=−4
9x1+ 4x2− x3=9
- Write the system in matrix form Ax=B.
- Calculate the determinant of matrix A (∣A∣)
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