Math Problem Statement

Construct the augmented matrix corresponding to the following system of equations: 1. (2x + 6y - z)/3 = 8 2. 2(7z - 6x) + y - 9 = 3 3. x - (5 + z) = 3y

Solution

The problem is asking to construct the augmented matrix corresponding to the given system of equations. Here's how we solve it step-by-step.


Step 1: Write the given equations clearly

The system of equations is:

  1. 2x+6yz3=8\frac{2x + 6y - z}{3} = 8
  2. 2(7z6x)+y9=32(7z - 6x) + y - 9 = 3
  3. x(5+z)=3yx - (5 + z) = 3y

Step 2: Rewrite the equations in standard form Ax+By+Cz=DAx + By + Cz = D

We rearrange each equation to isolate the terms involving x,y,zx, y, z on one side and the constant on the other.

Equation 1:

2x+6yz3=8\frac{2x + 6y - z}{3} = 8 Multiply through by 3: 2x+6yz=242x + 6y - z = 24

Equation 2:

2(7z6x)+y9=32(7z - 6x) + y - 9 = 3 Expand 2(7z6x)2(7z - 6x): 14z12x+y9=314z - 12x + y - 9 = 3 Simplify: 12x+y+14z=12-12x + y + 14z = 12

Equation 3:

x(5+z)=3yx - (5 + z) = 3y Distribute the negative sign: x5z=3yx - 5 - z = 3y Rearrange: x3yz=5x - 3y - z = 5


Step 3: Form the augmented matrix

The augmented matrix includes the coefficients of x,y,zx, y, z (in order) from each equation, and the constants on the right-hand side.

From the three equations:

  1. 2x+6yz=242x + 6y - z = 24
  2. 12x+y+14z=12-12x + y + 14z = 12
  3. x3yz=5x - 3y - z = 5

The augmented matrix is:

2 & 6 & -1 & 24 \\ -12 & 1 & 14 & 12 \\ 1 & -3 & -1 & 5 \end{bmatrix}$$ --- Would you like a step-by-step explanation of how to use this matrix for solving the system? Let me know! --- ### Follow-up Questions: 1. What is an augmented matrix, and why is it useful? 2. How can this matrix be used to solve the system using row-reduction? 3. What does it mean if the matrix has a row of all zeros after row-reduction? 4. Can this system be solved using determinants (Cramer's Rule)? If so, how? 5. How do you verify the solution obtained from the augmented matrix? --- ### Tip: When forming augmented matrices, ensure the variables $$x, y, z$$ are consistently ordered across all equations for proper alignment!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Augmented Matrix
Matrix Operations

Formulas

Ax + By + Cz = D
Matrix notation [a11 a12 a13 | b1; a21 a22 a23 | b2; a31 a32 a33 | b3]

Theorems

Gauss-Jordan Elimination
Row Reduction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11