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wat2000
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solve for x and y
|x y|
|-y x|
minus
|-y x|
|x y|
equals
|4 6|
|-4 6| can someone give me a hint?
|x y|
|-y x|
minus
|-y x|
|x y|
equals
|4 6|
|-4 6| can someone give me a hint?
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wat2000 said:solve for x and y
|x y|
|-y x|
minus
|-y x|
|x y|
equals
|4 6|
|-4 6| can someone give me a hint?
wat2000 said:I tried something different and got x=-1 and y= 5 is that right.
To solve a 2x2 matrix, you will need to use the method of elimination or substitution. First, rearrange the equations so that the variables are on one side and the constants are on the other. Then, solve for one variable and plug that value into the other equation to solve for the second variable. Finally, check your solution by plugging it back into both equations to ensure it satisfies both equations.
Solving a 2x2 matrix allows you to find the values of the variables in a system of linear equations. This can be useful in many real-world applications, such as finding the intersection point of two lines or determining the break-even point in a business scenario.
Yes, a 2x2 matrix can have infinitely many solutions, one solution, or no solution at all. This depends on the coefficients and constants in the equations. If the equations are consistent and independent, there will be one unique solution. If the equations are consistent but dependent, there will be infinitely many solutions. If the equations are inconsistent, there will be no solution.
A 2x2 matrix is a rectangular array of numbers with two rows and two columns, while a 2x2 determinant is a single number calculated from the elements of a 2x2 matrix. The determinant is found by multiplying the two diagonal elements and subtracting the product of the two other elements.
There is no specific order in which to solve a 2x2 matrix, as long as you use a consistent method, such as elimination or substitution. However, it is generally easier to solve for the variable with the smallest coefficient first, as it will result in simpler calculations. Additionally, if one equation has a coefficient of 1 for one of the variables, it may be easier to solve for that variable first.