Using matrix method, solve the system of equations 3x + 2y – 2z = 3, x + 2y + 3z = 6, 2x – y + z = 2

Given system of equations is:

3x + 2y – 2z = 3,


x + 2y + 3z = 6,


2x – y + z = 2


We know that,


AX = B


i.e.


X = A-1 B


So, firstly, we have to find the A-1 and


Firstly, we find |A|


Expanding |A| along C1, we get




= 3(2 + 3) – 1(2 – 2) + 2(6 + 4)


= 3(5) + 2(10)


= 15 + 20


= 35


Now, we have to find adj A and for that we have to find co-factors:













Now, X = A-1B






x = 1, y = 1 and z = 1


20