Finite Math Examples

Solve Using a Matrix by Elimination x+16y=9 , 1/4x+4y=8
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Step 1
Move variables to the left and constant terms to the right.
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Step 1.1
Combine and .
Step 1.2
Reorder terms.
Step 2
Write the system as a matrix.
Step 3
Find the reduced row echelon form.
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Step 3.1
Perform the row operation to make the entry at a .
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Step 3.1.1
Perform the row operation to make the entry at a .
Step 3.1.2
Simplify .
Step 3.2
Multiply each element of by to make the entry at a .
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Step 3.2.1
Multiply each element of by to make the entry at a .
Step 3.2.2
Simplify .
Step 3.3
Perform the row operation to make the entry at a .
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Step 3.3.1
Perform the row operation to make the entry at a .
Step 3.3.2
Simplify .
Step 4
Use the result matrix to declare the final solution to the system of equations.
Step 5
The system is inconsistent so there is no solution.