Q. Solve using augmented matrices.y=−9−9x+8y=−18(_____, _____)
Write Matrix Form: First, let's write the system of equations in matrix form.We have y=−9 and −9x+8y=−18.The augmented matrix is:
\begin{array}{cc|c}
0 & 1 & -9 \
-9 & 8 & -18
\end{array}
Solve for x: Now, let's solve for x using the second equation –9x+8y=–18. Since we know y=–9, we can substitute it in. –9x+8(–9)=–18–9x–72=–18
Add 72: Next, we add 72 to both sides to isolate the term with x.−9x−72+72=−18+72−9x=54
Divide by −9: Then, we divide both sides by –9 to solve for x.–9–9x=–954x=–6
Final Solution: Now we have the values for x and y.x=−6 and y=−9.The solution to the system of equations is (−6,−9).
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