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What is the primary condition required for the application of Cramer's rule?
What is the primary condition required for the application of Cramer's rule?
- The number of equations must not exceed the number of variables.
- The system must be square, with equal numbers of equations and variables. (correct)
- The system must have more equations than variables.
- The determinant of the coefficient matrix must be greater than zero.
Under what circumstances does Cramer's rule not apply?
Under what circumstances does Cramer's rule not apply?
- When the system has equal numbers of equations and variables.
- When the determinant of the coefficient matrix is non-zero.
- When the system is either overdetermined or underdetermined. (correct)
- When the solution is unique.
How is the determinant of the coefficient matrix denoted?
How is the determinant of the coefficient matrix denoted?
- D*
- D (correct)
- Det
- D1
What is the formula for calculating variable $x_i$ using Cramer's rule?
What is the formula for calculating variable $x_i$ using Cramer's rule?
What happens to a system of equations when the determinant of the coefficient matrix (D) equals zero?
What happens to a system of equations when the determinant of the coefficient matrix (D) equals zero?
In which situation is Cramer's rule generally less efficient?
In which situation is Cramer's rule generally less efficient?
What is the value of the determinant D for the system given by the equations 2x + 3y = 8 and 5x + 2y = 1?
What is the value of the determinant D for the system given by the equations 2x + 3y = 8 and 5x + 2y = 1?
What does replacing a column in the determinant of the matrix signify in Cramer's rule?
What does replacing a column in the determinant of the matrix signify in Cramer's rule?
Flashcards
Cramer's Rule
Cramer's Rule
A method for solving systems of linear equations using determinants. It involves finding the ratio of determinants to determine the solution for each variable.
Square System of Linear Equations
Square System of Linear Equations
A square system of linear equations has the same number of variables and equations. This is a requirement for applying Cramer's Rule.
Determinant of the Coefficient Matrix (D)
Determinant of the Coefficient Matrix (D)
The determinant of the coefficient matrix (D) is formed by the coefficients of the variables in the system of equations.
Determinant Di
Determinant Di
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Solution for xi in Cramer's Rule
Solution for xi in Cramer's Rule
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Singular System
Singular System
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Limitations of Cramer's Rule
Limitations of Cramer's Rule
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Practical Use of Cramer's Rule
Practical Use of Cramer's Rule
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Study Notes
Cramer's Rule
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Cramer's rule is a method for solving systems of linear equations.
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It's based on determinants, specifically the ratio of determinants.
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Conditions for application: Cramer's rule applies only to square systems of linear equations, meaning the number of variables and equations must be equal. Overdetermined or underdetermined systems cannot be solved with Cramer's rule.
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General form of a system of linear equations: Cramer's rule handles systems in the form: a11x1 + a12x2 +... + a1nxn = b1 a21x1 + a22x2 +... + a2nxn = b2 ... an1x1 + an2x2 +... + annxn = bn
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The determinant of the coefficient matrix (D): This matrix is formed by the coefficients of the variables in the equations.
D = | a11 a12... a1n | | a21 a22... a2n | |............ | | an1 an2... ann |
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The determinant of the matrix obtained by replacing a column: If solving for xi, replace the i-th column (corresponding to xi) with the column of constants (b1, b2,..., bn).
Di = | a11 a12... a1i-1 b1 a1i+1... a1n | | a21 a22... a2i-1 b2 a2i+1... a2n | |..................... | | an1 an2... ani-1 bn ani+1... ann |
- Solutions for each variable xi: xi = Di / D, where D ≠0
- When D = 0: If the determinant of the coefficient matrix (D) is zero, the system has either no solution or infinitely many solutions. Cramer's rule is not applicable in this case. The system is considered singular.
- Example: Consider a 2x2 system: 2x + 3y = 8 5x + 2y = 1
- D = | 2 3 | = (2 * 2) - (3 * 5) = -11
- Dx = | 8 3 | = (8 * 2) - (3 * 1) = 13
- Dy = | 2 8 | = (2 * 1) - (8 * 5) = -38
x = Dx / D = 13 / -11 = -13/11 y = Dy / D = -38 / -11 = 38/11
- Limitations: Cramer's rule is less efficient than Gaussian elimination for larger systems, as determinant evaluation becomes more complex with many variables.
- Practical use: Cramer's rule is a conceptual tool useful for understanding solutions and determinants in linear equations. In practice, other methods are usually more efficient for larger systems.
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