Chapter 2 Section 3: Solving Systems of Equations using Technology

A _______________ is a rectangular arrangement of numbers. The ____________________ of a

matrix with m rows and n columns are _________________. So, the dimensions of matrix A are
2x3.
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Writing Augmented Matrices

An augmented matrix is a matrix that is derived from a system of linear equations when written
in standard form with the constant term on the right.

Instructions: Write an augmented matrix for the system. Then state the dimensions.
Example 1: {

Example 2: {

Example 3: {

Example 4: {

Solving a Linear System Using Technology

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Write an augmented matrix for the linear system

Enter the augmented matrix into your graphing calculator.
Use the reduced row-echelon form feature to rewrite the system.
Interpret the result from step 3 to solve the linear system.