Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.8 Use Inverse Matrices to Solve Linear Systems - 3.8 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 214: 17

Answer

$$X=\begin{pmatrix}18&19&10\\ -3&-4&-2\end{pmatrix}$$

Work Step by Step

Isolating X by taking the inverse of the matrix, we find: $$X=\begin{pmatrix}1&5\\ 0&-2\end{pmatrix}^{-1}\begin{pmatrix}3&-1&0\\ 6&8&4\end{pmatrix} \\ X=\begin{pmatrix}18&19&10\\ -3&-4&-2\end{pmatrix}$$
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