Question

Solve the matrix equation: [x 1 x2] + [-2 5] = [8 15]

a) x1 = 5, x2 = 10
b) x1 = 7, x2 = 12
c) x1 = 10, x2 = 5
d) x1 = 8, x2 = 15

Answer 1

To solve the matrix equation [x 1 x2] + [-2 5] = [8 15], we need to find the values of x1 and x2. The correct answer is x1 = 10, x2 = 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the matrix equation [x 1 x2] + [-2 5] = [8 15], we need to find the values of x1 and x2. We can rewrite the equation as a system of linear equations:

x - 2 = 8

x2 + 5 = 15

Solving the first equation, we find that x1 = 10. Substituting this value into the second equation, we find that x2 = 5. Therefore, the correct answer is x1 = 10, x2 = 5.