Math Problem Statement

Find x, y, z from the given matrix equation: [[x, 3], [7, 2]] + [[2 - y, z], [2 - z, -x]] = [[3, 7], [2, 0]].

Solution

From the image, the problem asks to find xx, yy, and zz from the following matrix equation:

[x372]+[2yz2zx]=[3720]\begin{bmatrix} x & 3 \\ 7 & 2 \end{bmatrix} + \begin{bmatrix} 2 - y & z \\ 2 - z & -x \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ 2 & 0 \end{bmatrix}

This represents an equation of two matrices, and to solve for xx, yy, and zz, we add the corresponding elements of the two matrices on the left-hand side and equate them to the matrix on the right-hand side. Let's break down the components.

We have:

[x+(2y)3+z7+(2z)2+(x)]=[3720]\begin{bmatrix} x + (2 - y) & 3 + z \\ 7 + (2 - z) & 2 + (-x) \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 7 \\ 2 & 0 \end{bmatrix}

Now, equate corresponding entries:

  1. x+(2y)=3x + (2 - y) = 3 (top-left)
  2. 3+z=73 + z = 7 (top-right)
  3. 7+(2z)=27 + (2 - z) = 2 (bottom-left)
  4. 2+(x)=02 + (-x) = 0 (bottom-right)

Let's solve these four equations step by step.

1. Solve for yy from the first equation:

x+2y=3    xy=1(Equation 1)x + 2 - y = 3 \implies x - y = 1 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}

2. Solve for zz from the second equation:

3+z=7    z=4(Equation 2)3 + z = 7 \implies z = 4 \quad \text{(Equation 2)}

3. Solve for zz from the third equation:

7+2z=2    9z=2    z=7(Contradiction to Equation 2)7 + 2 - z = 2 \implies 9 - z = 2 \implies z = 7 \quad \text{(Contradiction to Equation 2)}

4. Solve for xx from the fourth equation:

2x=0    x=2(Equation 3)2 - x = 0 \implies x = 2 \quad \text{(Equation 3)}

With the value of x=2x = 2 in hand, let's substitute it back into the first equation to find yy: 2y=1    y=12 - y = 1 \implies y = 1

So the solution is: x=2,y=1,z=4x = 2, \quad y = 1, \quad z = 4

Would you like more details on any part of the solution?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the general rule for adding matrices?
  2. How can matrix equations like this be used in solving systems of linear equations?
  3. Can you solve a similar problem if one matrix is subtracted from another?
  4. What happens when matrices have different dimensions?
  5. How do we interpret matrix operations in real-world applications?

Tip: When solving matrix equations, always ensure to match corresponding elements correctly for accurate results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Addition
System of Equations

Formulas

Element-wise addition of matrices
Solving linear equations

Theorems

Basic matrix operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12