Matrices

QUIZ 1

1.

3 4 1
3 4 1
A 1 0 3
1 0 3 10
2 5 4
1
2 5 4
The matrix
has an inverse A because
.
1
(a)
Find A by using the method of elementary row operations.
[3 marks]
(b)
Solve the following system of linear equations by method of matrices that involves A and
A1 .
3x 4 y z 1
2x 5 y 4z 3
x 3z 2
[4 marks]
(c)
State the value of
6 4 1
3 4 1
2 0 3
2 5 4
4 5 4
1 0 3
(i)
(ii)
[2 marks]

2.

By transforming the augmented matrix into row-echelon form, solve the following system of
equations.
x + 2y + 3z = 3
2x + 3y + 8z = 4
3x + 2y + 17z = 1
[5 marks]

3.

Anis, Bala and Chong bought 3 types of academic books at a book store. Below is a table
showing the number of copies bought for each type.
Mathematics

Chemistry

Biology

Anis

Bala

Chong

The total cost of the books for Anis, Bala and Chong were RM267, RM145 and RM230
respectively, Using x, y, and z to represent the price of each copy of Mathematics, Chemistry
and Biology book respectively,
(a) write down a system of linear equations which represents the above information,
(b) transform the system of linear equations in (a) into a matrix equation,
(c) Solve the matrix equation using the inverse matrix and determine the price of each copy
of Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology book.
[8 marks]