Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Problem Statement:**

Find values for the variables so that the following matrices are equal.

\[ 
\begin{bmatrix} 
x & 4y \\ 
z & 6 
\end{bmatrix} 
= 
\begin{bmatrix} 
18 & 12 \\ 
1 & 6 
\end{bmatrix} 
\]

**Solution:**

To find the values of variables \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \), equate corresponding elements of the matrices:

1. For the element in the first row and first column: 
   \[ x = 18 \]

2. For the element in the first row and second column: 
   \[ 4y = 12 \]
   \[ y = \frac{12}{4} = 3 \]

3. For the element in the second row and first column: 
   \[ z = 1 \]

Given the above equations, we solve for each variable:

**x =** \([18]\) (Simplify your answer.)

**y =** \([3]\) (Simplify your answer.)

**z =** \([1]\) (Simplify your answer.)
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Find values for the variables so that the following matrices are equal. \[ \begin{bmatrix} x & 4y \\ z & 6 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 18 & 12 \\ 1 & 6 \end{bmatrix} \] **Solution:** To find the values of variables \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \), equate corresponding elements of the matrices: 1. For the element in the first row and first column: \[ x = 18 \] 2. For the element in the first row and second column: \[ 4y = 12 \] \[ y = \frac{12}{4} = 3 \] 3. For the element in the second row and first column: \[ z = 1 \] Given the above equations, we solve for each variable: **x =** \([18]\) (Simplify your answer.) **y =** \([3]\) (Simplify your answer.) **z =** \([1]\) (Simplify your answer.)
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