Math Problem Statement

Perform row operations to reduce the matrix to row-echelon form as indicated in the image.

Solution

From the image, we can observe that this problem involves row-reducing a matrix using elementary row operations to achieve reduced row-echelon form. To find the missing entry, let's analyze the given operations:

  1. Current Matrix at R3 - R1 operation:

    From the initial matrix, R3=R3R1R_3 = R_3 - R_1:

    1 & 2 & 0 & 6 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 & -5 \\ 1 & -2 & 4 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$$ Subtracting $$R_1$$ from $$R_3$$: \[ \text{New } R_3 = [1, -2, 4, -2] - [1, 2, 0, 6] = [0, -4, 4, -8]. \] So, the updated matrix is: $$\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 0 & 6 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 & -5 \\ 0 & -4 & 4 & -8 \end{bmatrix}$$
  2. Following row operation: R1+12R3R_1 + \frac{1}{2}R_3: [ R_1 = [1, 2, 0, 6] + \frac{1}{2}[0, -4, 4, -8] = [1, 0, 2, 2]. ]

  3. Following row operation: R3+4R2R_3 + 4R_2: [ R_3 = [0, -4, 4, -8] + 4[0, 1, 3, -5] = [0, 0, 16, -28]. ]

  4. Dividing R3R_3 by 1/111/11: [ R_3 = \frac{1}{11}[0, 0, 16, -28] = [0, 0, 1, -2]. ]

Now, at the final step, if the operations were done correctly, we arrive at the missing value needed in the reduced matrix. Let me know if you would like to confirm calculations further or need help understanding this.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Row Operations
Row-Echelon Form
Elementary Row Operations

Formulas

R1 ↔ R2 (Row Swap)
R3 - R1
R1 + (1/2)R3
R3 + 4R2
(1/11)R3

Theorems

Row Reduction Theorem
Gauss-Jordan Elimination

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate