M.7 Solving Systems with Matrices.

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Lesson M.7    Solving Systems of Linear 
 Equations using Matrices

I will be able to:
­recall the solutions to 
Objective: a system of equations
­use matrices to solve 
a system of linear 
equations
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There are 4 ways to solve simultaneous systems

of linear equations:

1. Graphing
2. Elimination
3. Substitution
4. Cramer's Rule

What is the solution to a system of equations?

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The solution to a system of equations is the 
ONE coordinate that makes both equations true.

( x, y )
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How does a Matrix help 
us to solve a system?

Create a matrix from just the coefficients:
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Now create a matrix for the variables:

Now create a matrix for the equal to part:

C
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The system may be written as:

A*B = C a

What happens when we multiply both sides 
by the inverse of matrix A?
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Steps for solving:
Step 1: Find the inverse of matrix A = A
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Step 2: Multiply the solution matrix by the 
inverse of matrix A

Step 3: Set variables equal to the results 

** hint: if you wait until the end to divide by the det your life will
be much much easier! :)
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