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1) Solve the equation using the substitution .
Rewriting the equation and applying the substitution:
- Expand and simplify the equation after substituting .
- Solve for , then back-substitute to find .
2) Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the system of linear equations:
2x - 2y - 2z &= 2, \\ x + 2y &= 3 + z, \\ 3x + 2z &= 1 + y. \end{aligned}$$ Using **Cramer’s Rule**: 1. Write the system in matrix form $$AX = B$$, where $$A$$ is the coefficient matrix, $$X = [x, y, z]^T$$, and $$B$$ is the constant column vector. 2. Compute the determinant of $$A$$ ($$\det(A)$$). 3. Solve for $$x, y, z$$ by calculating determinants for modified matrices $$A_x, A_y, A_z$$. --- ### **3) Find the 7th term in the expansion of $$(x^2 + \frac{1}{x})^{10}$$.** Using the **binomial theorem**: $$T_{k+1} = \binom{n}{k} (a^{n-k})(b^k),$$ where $$a = x^2, b = \frac{1}{x}, n = 10$$, and $$k$$ corresponds to the 7th term ($$k = 6$$). Find $$T_7$$ and simplify. --- ### **4) Complex number problems:** #### (a) Express $$\frac{2}{4+3i} - \frac{-3}{-3+4i}$$ in the form $$a + ib$$. 1. Simplify each fraction by multiplying numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. 2. Combine and simplify into the form $$a + ib$$. #### (b) Find the real and imaginary parts of: $$\frac{(1 - i)(2 + i)}{(1 - i)^2}.$$ Simplify numerator and denominator separately, then divide and simplify further. --- ### **5) Polynomial problems:** #### (a) Find $$a$$ and $$b$$ so that: $$x^4 - 7x^3 + 17x^2 - 17x + 6 = (x - 1)^2(x^2 + ax + b).$$ Expand $$(x - 1)^2(x^2 + ax + b)$$, equate coefficients, and solve for $$a$$ and $$b$$. #### (b) If: $$x^3 \equiv a(x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3) + b(x + 1)(x + 2) + c(x + 2) + d,$$ expand and compare coefficients of powers of $$x$$ to find $$a, b, c,$$ and $$d$$. --- ### Let me know which question you'd like me to solve first or if you'd like detailed solutions to all! ### Here are **5 follow-up questions** based on this material: 1. What is the general process for solving quartic equations using substitution? 2. How does Cramer’s Rule work, and what are its limitations? 3. How do you determine which term to find in a binomial expansion? 4. Why is it necessary to multiply by the conjugate when simplifying complex fractions? 5. How do polynomial identities help in solving problems involving expanded forms? --- ### **Tip**: When solving systems of equations, always check the determinant of the coefficient matrix. If it's zero, the system might be dependent or inconsistent!Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Polynomial equations
Systems of linear equations
Binomial expansion
Complex numbers
Polynomial factorization
Formulas
Binomial theorem: T(k+1) = C(n, k) * a^(n-k) * b^k
Cramer’s rule for solving linear systems
Simplification of complex fractions using conjugates
Theorems
Binomial theorem
Cramer’s rule
Properties of polynomial identities
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)
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