Question

Which matrix represents the system of equations shown below?

2x - 5y = 4
-5y = 8
c
D
А
B
2 -547 2x -5y 47 52-547
-5 08 0 -5y8 0 -58
2 041
-5 -5 8
A. Matrix A
B. Matrix B
C. Matrix C
D. Matrix D

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

C. Matrix C

Explanation:

The usual form for an augmented matrix representation of a system of linear equations has the variable coefficients listed in a square matrix with an additional column at the right containing the constants in the standard-form equations. This is illustrated in Matrix C.

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The variables in the equations are usually left out of the matrix. That is, the system of equations AX= B is usually represented by the augmented matrix A|B, rather than (AX)|B. Thus "Matrix B" is not the best choice.