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What is the primary condition for Cramer's Rule to provide a unique solution?
What is the primary condition for Cramer's Rule to provide a unique solution?
In the equation system 3x + 2y = 6 and 4x + 5y = 9, what would be the value of Δ for applying Cramer's Rule?
In the equation system 3x + 2y = 6 and 4x + 5y = 9, what would be the value of Δ for applying Cramer's Rule?
Which of the following expressions correctly represents Δy in the context of Cramer's Rule?
Which of the following expressions correctly represents Δy in the context of Cramer's Rule?
In the 2x2 system of equations, 2x + 3y = 8 and -x + y = 2, what is x using Cramer's Rule?
In the 2x2 system of equations, 2x + 3y = 8 and -x + y = 2, what is x using Cramer's Rule?
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What happens when the determinant Δ is equal to zero in a system of linear equations?
What happens when the determinant Δ is equal to zero in a system of linear equations?
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Given a system of 3 linear equations with 3 unknowns, how would yi be expressed using Cramer's Rule?
Given a system of 3 linear equations with 3 unknowns, how would yi be expressed using Cramer's Rule?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the coefficient matrix in a system of equations?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the coefficient matrix in a system of equations?
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What is a major advantage of using Cramer's Rule for solving systems of equations?
What is a major advantage of using Cramer's Rule for solving systems of equations?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Cramer's Rule
- Cramer's rule is a method for solving systems of linear equations.
- It provides explicit formulas for the solutions in terms of determinants.
- It is applicable to systems of n linear equations in n unknowns with a unique solution.
Cramer's Rule for 2x2 Systems
- Consider a system of two linear equations in two unknowns:
- a1x + b1y = c1
- a2x + b2y = c2
- The solution using Cramer's rule is expressed as:
- x = (Δx / Δ)
- y = (Δy / Δ)
- Where:
- Δ is the determinant of coefficients: Δ = | a1 b1 | | a2 b2 |
- Δx is the determinant obtained by replacing the x-coefficients (column 1) in Δ with the constants (column 1) on the right-hand side
- Δy is the determinant obtained by replacing the y-coefficients (column 2) in Δ with the constants (column 2) on the right-hand side
Cramer's Rule for nxn Systems
- For a system of n linear equations in n unknowns, the solution using Cramer's rule is given similarly.
- The determinant Δ represents the determinant of the matrix formed by the coefficients of the variables.
- The determinant Δi is the determinant of the matrix where the ith column of the coefficient matrix is replaced by the column of constants.
- The solution for the variable xi is given by xi = Δi / Δ.
Key Concepts
- Determinant: A scalar value associated with a square matrix.
- Coefficient Matrix: A matrix formed by the coefficients of the variables in the system of equations.
- Constant Matrix: A matrix containing the constants on the right-hand side of the equations.
When Cramer's Rule Fails
- Cramer's rule only works if the determinant of the coefficient matrix (Δ) is non-zero.
- If Δ = 0, the system either has no solution or infinitely many solutions.
- In these cases involving zero determinants, Cramer's rule does not provide a unique solution and alternative methods must be applied (e.g., Gaussian elimination, etc.) for determining the solution space or confirming inconsistency.
Example (2x2 System)
- Consider the system:
- 2x + 3y = 8
- -x + y = 2
- Coefficient Matrix: | 2 3 |, and | -1 1 |
- Δ = (2 * 1) - (3 * -1) = 2 + 3 = 5
- Δx = (8 * 1) - (3 * 2) = 8 - 6 = 2
- Δy = (2 * -1) - (8 * -1) = -2 + 8 = 6
- x = Δx / Δ = 2 / 5
- y = Δy / Δ = 6 / 5
Advantages of Cramer's Rule
- Provides a clear, direct formula for solutions.
- Easy to understand and apply for small systems.
Disadvantages of Cramer's Rule
- Computationally inefficient for large systems (n > 3) due to the need for repeatedly finding determinants.
- Does not directly handle systems with no solution or infinitely many solutions.
- Efficient implementation and solving is complex for larger systems.
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Explore Cramer's Rule, a powerful technique for solving systems of linear equations using determinants. This quiz focuses on applying Cramer's Rule specifically to 2x2 systems, allowing you to understand the method and formulas involved in finding unique solutions. Test your knowledge on the essential concepts and calculations of this method.
