Solve each of the following systems of equations using matrix method.

x - y – 2z = 3;


x + y = 1;


x + z = - 6.



To find: - x , y , z


Given set of lines are : -


x - y - 2z = 3


x + y = 1


x + z = - 6


Converting the following equations in matrix form,


AX = B



R2 – R1


R3 – R1



2R3 - R2



Again converting into equations we get


X + y - 2z = 3


2y + 2z = - 2


4z = - 16


Z = - 4


2y – 8 = - 2


2y = - 2 + 8


2y = 6


Y = 3


X - 3 + 8 = 3


X = - 2


x = - 2 , y = 3 , z = - 4


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