Question
Compute A–1 for the following matrix
Hence solve the system of equations.
– x + 2y+ 5 z = 2
2x – 3y + Z = 15
– x + y + z = – 3
Solution
Here
Co-factors of the elements of the first row of | A | are
i.e., – 4, – 3, – 1 respectively
Co-factors of the elements of the second row of | A | are
i.e., 3, 4, – 1 respectively
Co-factors of the elements of the third row of | A | are
The given equations are
– r + 2y + 5z = 2
2x – 3y + z = 15
– x + y + z = – 3
These equations can be written as
where