Math Problem Statement

Solve the matrix equation 2XplusAequalsB for X if Aequalsleft bracket Start 3 By 2 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column negative 2 2nd Column negative 7 2nd Row 1st Column 0 2nd Column 7 3rd Row 1st Column negative 3 2nd Column 4 EndMatrix right bracket and Bequalsleft bracket Start 3 By 2 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column 6 2nd Column negative 5 2nd Row 1st Column 6 2nd Column 2 3rd Row 1st Column 1 2nd Column 6 EndMatrix right bracket .

Solution

To solve the matrix equation 2X+A=B2X + A = B for XX, we first need to isolate XX.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Matrix Equation: 2X+A=B2X + A = B

  2. Isolate XX: Subtract AA from both sides: 2X=BA2X = B - A

  3. Divide by 2: X=12(BA)X = \frac{1}{2}(B - A)

  4. Substitute the Given Matrices for AA and BB:

    A=[270734],B=[656216]A = \begin{bmatrix} -2 & -7 \\ 0 & 7 \\ -3 & 4 \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 6 & -5 \\ 6 & 2 \\ 1 & 6 \end{bmatrix}

  5. Calculate BAB - A:

    = \begin{bmatrix} 8 & 2 \\ 6 & -5 \\ 4 & 2 \end{bmatrix}$$
  6. Calculate XX:

    = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 3 & -2.5 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$$

Final Answer:

X=[4132.521]X = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 3 & -2.5 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}

Would you like any more details on any step or further explanations?

Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you perform matrix addition and subtraction?
  2. How can scalar multiplication be applied to a matrix?
  3. What properties of matrix operations are essential for solving matrix equations?
  4. How would you solve a similar equation if AA and BB were square matrices?
  5. What are some real-world applications of solving matrix equations?

Tip: Remember that in matrix operations, each element's position is crucial. The operations are carried out element-wise, which differs from traditional algebraic operations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Matrix Equations
Matrix Addition and Subtraction
Scalar Multiplication

Formulas

2X + A = B
X = (1/2) * (B - A)

Theorems

Properties of Matrices
Distributive Property of Matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12