MATRICES Using matrices to solve Systems of Equations
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MATRICES Using matrices to solve Systems of Equations
Solving Systems with Matrices We can use matrices to solve systems that involve 2 x 2 (2 equations, 2 variables) and 3 x 3 (3 equations, 3 variables) systems. We will look at two methods: • Cramer’s Rule (uses determinants) • Matrix Equations (uses inverse matrices)
Cramer’s Rule - 2 x 2 n n Cramer’s Rule relies on determinants Consider the system below with variables x and y:
Cramer’s Rule - 2 x 2 n The formulae for the values of x and y are shown below. The numbers inside the determinants are the coefficients and constants from the equations.
Cramer’s Rule - 3 x 3 n Consider the 3 equation system below with variables x, y and z:
Cramer’s Rule - 3 x 3 n The formulae for the values of x, y and z are shown below. Notice that all three have the same denominator.
Cramer’s Rule n n Not all systems have a definite solution. If the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, a solution cannot be found using Cramer’s Rule because of division by zero. When the solution cannot be determined, one of two conditions exists: n n The planes graphed by each equation are parallel and there are no solutions. The three planes share one line (like three pages of a book share the same spine) or represent the same plane, in which case there are infinite solutions.
Cramer’s Rule n Example: 3 x - 2 y + z = 9 Solve the system x + 2 y - 2 z = -5 x + y - 4 z = -2
Cramer’s Rule 3 x - 2 y + z = 9 x + 2 y - 2 z = -5 x + y - 4 z = -2 The solution is (1, -3, 0)
Matrix Equations n Step 1: Write the system as a matrix equation. A three equation system is shown below.
Matrix Equations n n Step 2: Find the inverse of the coefficient matrix. This can be done by hand for a 2 x 2 matrix; most graphing calculators can find the inverse of a larger matrix.
Matrix Equations n Step 3: Multiply both sides of the matrix equation by the inverse. The inverse of the coefficient matrix times the coefficient matrix equals the identity matrix. Note: The multiplication order on the right side is very important. We cannot multiply a 3 x 1 times a 3 x 3 matrix!
Matrix Equations n Example: Solve the system 3 x - 2 y = 9 x + 2 y = -5
Matrix Equations Multiply the matrices (a ‘ 2 x 2’ times a ‘ 2 x 1’) first, then distribute the scalar.
Matrix Equations n Example #2: Solve the 3 x 3 system 3 x - 2 y + z = 9 x + 2 y - 2 z = -5 x + y - 4 z = -2 Using a graphing calculator:
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