Math Problem Statement
Each group should solve at least two systems of linear equations using matrices. Discuss the consistency of the systems.
Solution
To solve systems of linear equations using matrices, you'll follow these steps:
Step 1: Write the System of Equations in Matrix Form
For a system of linear equations, you can express it in the form , where:
- is the coefficient matrix.
- is the column matrix (vector) of variables.
- is the column matrix (vector) of constants.
Example 1:
Consider the following system of linear equations:
2x + 3y &= 5 \\ 4x - y &= 11 \end{align*}$$ This can be written in matrix form as: $$\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}$$ Here, $$A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix}, \quad X = \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}$$ ### Step 2: Solve the Matrix Equation To solve for $$X$$, multiply both sides of the equation by the inverse of $$A$$: $$X = A^{-1}B$$ Compute $$A^{-1}$$ and then multiply it by $$B$$ to find the values of $$x$$ and $$y$$. ### Example 2: Consider another system: $$\begin{align*} x - 2y + 3z &= 9 \\ 2x + y - z &= 1 \\ 3x + y + 2z &= 7 \end{align*}$$ This can be written in matrix form as: $$\begin{pmatrix} 1 & -2 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 3 & 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 9 \\ 1 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}$$ Here, $$A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -2 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 & -1 \\ 3 & 1 & 2 \end{pmatrix}, \quad X = \begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{pmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{pmatrix} 9 \\ 1 \\ 7 \end{pmatrix}$$ Similarly, solve for $$X$$ by finding $$A^{-1}$$ and multiplying by $$B$$. ### Step 3: Discuss the Consistency of the Systems A system is **consistent** if it has at least one solution. There are two types of consistent systems: 1. **Exactly one solution**: This occurs when the determinant of $$A$$ is non-zero ($$\text{det}(A) \neq 0$$). 2. **Infinitely many solutions**: This occurs when the determinant is zero, but the augmented matrix (which includes $$B$$) does not lead to a contradiction. A system is **inconsistent** if it has no solution. This occurs when the determinant of $$A$$ is zero and the augmented matrix leads to a contradiction (e.g., a row reduces to something like $$0 = 1$$). ### Consistency of Example 1: Calculate the determinant of $$A$$: $$\text{det}(A) = (2)(-1) - (3)(4) = -2 - 12 = -14$$ Since $$\text{det}(A) \neq 0$$, the system has a unique solution, making it consistent. ### Consistency of Example 2: Calculate the determinant of $$A$$: $$\text{det}(A) = 1(1 \times 2 - (-1) \times 1) - (-2)(2 \times 2 - (-1) \times 3) + 3(2 \times 1 - 1 \times 3)$$ $$= 1(2 + 1) - (-2)(4 + 3) + 3(2 - 3) = 3 + 14 - 3 = 14$$ Since $$\text{det}(A) \neq 0$$, the system has a unique solution, making it consistent. Would you like more details on the solution process or matrix operations? Here are 5 related questions: 1. How do you calculate the inverse of a matrix? 2. What is the significance of the determinant in determining the consistency of a system? 3. How do you solve a system of linear equations if the determinant is zero? 4. Can a system with more equations than variables still have a unique solution? 5. How would you handle systems with infinitely many solutions in practice? **Tip**: When solving systems of equations, always check the determinant first to quickly determine if a unique solution exists.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Matrices
Determinants
Formulas
Matrix multiplication
Inverse matrix formula
Determinant calculation
Theorems
Consistency of systems of linear equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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