Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What is the order of a system of linear equations with 2 equations and 3 variables?

Accepted Answer

2 x 3

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3 x 2

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2 + 3

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3 - 2

Question 2

Which of the following matrices is in reduced row echelon form?

Accepted Answer

$$$ egin{array}{cc} 1 & 2 \ 0 & 1 end{array} $$$

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$$$ egin{array}{cc} 1 & 0 \ 2 & 1 end{array} $$$

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$$$ egin{array}{cc} 0 & 1 \ 1 & 2 end{array} $$$

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$$$ egin{array}{cc} 2 & 1 \ 1 & 0 end{array} $$$

Question 3

Which of the following is a homogeneous system of linear equations?

Accepted Answer

$x + 2y = 0$

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$x + 2y = 5$

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$2x - y = 3x$

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$x + y - 2z = 1$

Question 4

What is the determinant of the matrix

$A = $$ egin{array}{cc} 2 & 1 \ 3 & 4 end{array} $$$?

Accepted Answer

5

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1

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7

Answer

3

Question 5

Which of the following is a necessary condition for a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions?

Accepted Answer

The system is consistent and the coefficient matrix is singular.

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The system is consistent and the coefficient matrix is invertible.

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The system is inconsistent and the coefficient matrix is singular.

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The system is inconsistent and the coefficient matrix is invertible.

Question 6

What is the solution to the following system of equations:

$x + y + z = 0$
$2x - y + 3z = 0$
$x - 2y + z = 3$

Accepted Answer

x = -1, y = 2, z = -3

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x = 1, y = -2, z = 3

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x = 2, y = -1, z = 3

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x = -2, y = 1, z = -3

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an application of systems of linear equations?

Accepted Answer

Calculating the probability of an event

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Solving circuit problems

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Finding the equilibrium points of a system

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Predicting population growth

Question 8

Consider the system of differential equations: x' = 2x + 3y, y' = -x + 2y. Identify the coefficient matrix:

Accepted Answer

[2 3]
[-1 2]

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[3 2]
[1 -2]

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[2 -3]
[1 2]

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[-2 3]
[1 -2]

Question 9

When the eigenvalues of the coefficient matrix of a system of differential equations are complex, the system is characterized as:

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Oscillatory

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Stable

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Unstable

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Critically stable

Question 10

Which type of system of differential equations involves constant coefficients?

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Linear system

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Nonlinear system

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Autonomous system

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Non-autonomous system

Question 11

Characterize the general solution to a homogeneous system of differential equations:

Accepted Answer

Linear combination of exponential functions

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Linear combination of trigonometric functions

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Linear combination of polynomial functions

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Linear combination of rational functions

Question 12

For solving systems of linear equations with numerous equations, which method is typically regarded as the most efficient?

Accepted Answer

Gauss-Jordan Elimination

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Cramer's Rule

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Substitution Method

Question 13

To obtain the fundamental matrix of a system of differential equations, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the coefficient matrix.

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Reduce the system to an equivalent system in diagonal form.

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Use the Laplace transform to convert the system to an algebraic equation system.

Question 14

What is a key advantage of using numerical methods to solve systems of differential equations?

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Numerical methods provide a step-by-step approach to finding solutions.

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Numerical methods always produce highly accurate solutions.

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Numerical methods are computationally simpler than analytical methods.

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Numerical methods are the only way to solve all systems of differential equations.

Question 15

The inverse of the matrix [2 1; -1 2] is:

Accepted Answer

[1/3 2/3; -1/3 1/3]

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[2 -1; -1 2]

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[1 2; -2 1]

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[-2 -1; 1 2]

Question 16

Which of the following systems of equations has a unique solution?

Accepted Answer

x + y = 3, x - y = 1

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x + y = 3, 2x + 2y = 6

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x + y = 3, y = x - 1

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x + y = 3, x + 2y = 6

Question 17

Which of the following matrices is nonsingular?

Accepted Answer

[1 2; 3 7]

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[1 2; 3 6]

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[1 2; 0 0]

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[1 2; 2 4]

Question 18

The system of differential equations: dx/dt = x + 2y, dy/dt = -2x + y has the general solution:

Accepted Answer

x = e^t(C1 cos(2t) + C2 sin(2t)), y = e^t(C1 sin(2t) - C2 cos(2t))

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x = e^(-t)(C1 cos(2t) + C2 sin(2t)), y = e^(-t)(C1 sin(2t) - C2 cos(2t))

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x = e^t(C1 + C2t), y = e^t(C1 - C2t)

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x = e^(-t)(C1 + C2t), y = e^(-t)(C1 - C2t)

Question 19

Consider the system of equations: x + 2y = 5, 3x - y = 1. What is the determinant of the coefficient matrix?

Accepted Answer

7

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-7

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-5

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5

Question 20

Which of the following is a necessary condition for a system of linear equations to have a unique solution?

Accepted Answer

The coefficient matrix must be invertible.

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The system must have the same number of equations as variables.

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The system must have at least one variable with a coefficient of 1.

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The system must be consistent.

Question 21

What is the order of the following differential equation: y''' + 2y'' - 5y' + 6y = 0?

Accepted Answer

4

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1

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2

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3

Question 22

Which of the following is a homogeneous linear differential equation?

Accepted Answer

y''' + y'' + y' + y = 0

Answer

y' + y = sin(x)

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y'' - 2y' + y = e^x

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y'''' - y'' + y = cos(x)

Question 23

What is the Laplace transform of the function: f(t) = t^2 e^(-3t)?

Accepted Answer

2/(s + 3)^3

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2s/(s + 3)^3

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2/(s - 3)^3

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2s/(s - 3)^3

Question 24

In solving a system of differential equations using matrix methods, what does the matrix exponential represent?

Accepted Answer

The solution to the system at any given time.

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The rate of change of the solution.

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The initial conditions of the system.

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The coefficients of the differential equations.

Question 25

Which method can be used to find the eigenvalues of a matrix?

Accepted Answer

Eigenvalue-eigenvector method

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Gaussian elimination

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Row reduction

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Calculating the determinant

Question 26

Geometrically, what does an eigenvector represent?

Accepted Answer

A vector that is parallel to the corresponding eigenvalue.

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A vector that is perpendicular to the corresponding eigenvalue.

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A vector that is linearly independent of all other eigenvectors.

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A vector that spans the entire vector space.

Question 27

What is the relationship between the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix?

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Eigenvectors are the vectors that correspond to the eigenvalues.

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Eigenvalues are the scalars that correspond to the eigenvectors.

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Eigenvectors are perpendicular to the corresponding eigenvalues.

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Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are unrelated.

Question 28

Consider the system of differential equations:

x'(t) = 3x - 2y
y'(t) = -x + y

Which of the following matrices represents the coefficient matrix for this system?

Accepted Answer

A = [[3, -2], [-1, 1]]

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A = [[2, -3], [1, -1]]

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A = [[1, -1], [-2, 3]]

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A = [[-1, 2], [3, -1]]

Question 29

Given a matrix A with eigenvalues λ1 and λ2, its characteristic equation is:

Accepted Answer

λ^2 - (λ1 + λ2)λ + λ1λ2 = 0

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λ^2 + (λ1 + λ2)λ + λ1λ2 = 0

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λ^2 - (λ1 - λ2)λ - λ1λ2 = 0

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λ^2 + (λ1 - λ2)λ - λ1λ2 = 0

Question 30

If a matrix A is invertible, then its inverse matrix:

Accepted Answer

Is unique

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Exists but may not be unique

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Does not exist

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Has the same determinant as A

Question 31

Find the rank of the matrix A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]]

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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3

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4

Question 32

Which condition is necessary for a system of linear equations to have infinitely many solutions?

Accepted Answer

The augmented matrix is row equivalent to a matrix with a row of zeros

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The coefficient matrix has a non-zero determinant

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The system has more variables than equations

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The system has the same number of equations as variables

Question 33

Which of the following is the reduced row echelon form of the matrix $[ 1  2  |  3 ], [-2  -4  |  6 ]$?

Accepted Answer

[ 1  0  |  1 ]

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[ 1  2  |  3 ]

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[ 0  0  |  0 ]

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[ 0  1  |  2 ]

Question 34

If A is a matrix with dimensions (m x n), and B is a matrix with dimensions (n x p), what are the dimensions of the product AB?

Accepted Answer

(m x p)

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(n x m)

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(m x n)

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(n x p)

Question 35

What is the order of the differential equation: $rac{d^3 y}{dx^3} + 2rac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + 5y = 0$?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

Answer

4

Question 36

Which of the following methods is commonly used to solve a system of linear equations?

Accepted Answer

Gaussian elimination

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Separation of variables

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Euler's method

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Newton-Raphson method

Question 37

What is the initial step in solving a system of linear equations using Gaussian elimination?

Accepted Answer

Construct the augmented matrix representing the system.

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Calculate the determinant of the coefficient matrix.

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Solve for one variable in terms of the others.

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Determine the inverse of the coefficient matrix.

Question 38

A system of linear equations is considered consistent if it:

Accepted Answer

Has at least one solution.

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Has a non-zero determinant for the coefficient matrix.

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Has exactly one solution.

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Has no solution.

Question 39

If a system of linear equations has more variables than equations, what can be said about its solutions?

Accepted Answer

The system may have infinitely many solutions.

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The system cannot be solved using matrix methods.

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The system must have a unique solution.

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The system must have no solution.

Question 40

What characterizes a matrix in row echelon form?

Accepted Answer

The leading non-zero entry in each row is 1, forming a 'staircase' pattern.

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All entries in the matrix are 0.

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The determinant of the matrix is 1.

Question 41

The system of equations represented by the augmented matrix [1 2 3 | 4; 0 1 2 | 3; 0 0 0 | 1] is:

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent.

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Consistent with infinitely many solutions.

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Consistent with a unique solution.

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Homogeneous.

Question 42

If A is a 3x3 matrix and its determinant, det(A), is 0, what can be concluded about A?

Accepted Answer

A is not invertible.

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A is invertible.

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A is in row echelon form.

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A is a diagonal matrix.

Question 43

How can matrix methods be employed to solve systems of differential equations?

Accepted Answer

By representing the system in matrix form and utilizing techniques like eigenvalue decomposition.

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By using matrix multiplication to eliminate variables from the system.

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By directly substituting the matrix into the differential equations.

Question 44

The solution to the system of differential equations:
dx/dt = 2x + y
dy/dt = x - 3y
can be found using matrix methods by:

Accepted Answer

Expressing the system in matrix form and applying appropriate matrix techniques

Answer

Using the method of undetermined coefficients

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Solving each equation independently

Question 45

Which of the following is a valid method for solving a system of linear equations using matrices?

Accepted Answer

Gaussian elimination

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Euler's method

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Newton-Raphson method

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Runge-Kutta method

Question 46

What is the determinant of the matrix [[2, 1], [3, 4]]?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

-5

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11

Answer

8

Question 47

If the determinant of a matrix is zero, what does this indicate about the corresponding system of linear equations?

Accepted Answer

The system has either no solutions or infinitely many solutions.

Answer

The system has a unique solution.

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The matrix is invertible.

Question 48

Consider the system of differential equations:
dx/dt = 2x + y
dy/dt = x - 3y
How can this system be expressed in matrix form?

Accepted Answer

d/dt [x, y] = [[2, 1], [1, -3]] [x, y]

Answer

d/dt [x, y] = [[1, -3], [2, 1]] [x, y]

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d/dt [x, y] = [[2, -3], [1, 1]] [x, y]

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d/dt [x, y] = [[1, 2], [-3, 1]] [x, y]

Question 49

Which of the following statements about homogeneous systems of linear equations is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A homogeneous system always has at least one solution (the trivial solution).

Answer

A homogeneous system never has a non-trivial solution.

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A homogeneous system always has a unique solution.

Question 50

What is the determinant of the coefficient matrix for the system of equations:

x + 2y = 5 
 3x - y = 1

Accepted Answer

-7

Answer

7

Answer

6

Answer

-2

Question 51

Which of the following matrices is in row echelon form?

Accepted Answer

[ [1, 2, 3], [0, 1, 4], [0, 0, 1] ]

Answer

[ [1, 2, 3], [0, 0, 4], [0, 1, 0] ]

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[ [0, 1, 2], [0, 0, 1], [1, 0, 0] ]

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[ [1, 0, 0], [2, 1, 0], [3, 4, 0] ]

Question 52

Given the augmented matrix representing a system of linear equations:

[ [1, 1, -1, 3], [2, -1, 1, 2], [3, 1, -1, k] ]

For what value of *k* does the system have infinitely many solutions?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

1

Answer

-1

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The system always has a unique solution.

Question 53

What is the inverse of the matrix  [ [2, 1], [1, 1] ]?

Accepted Answer

[ [1, -1], [-1, 2] ]

Answer

[ [1, 1], [-1, -2] ]

Answer

The matrix is not invertible.

Answer

[ [2, -1], [-1, 1] ]

Question 54

The system of differential equations:

dx/dt = 2x - y 
 dy/dt = x + y

can be represented in matrix form as:

Accepted Answer

[ [2, -1], [1, 1] ] [x, y] = [dx/dt, dy/dt]

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[ [2, 1], [-1, 1] ] [x, y] = [dx/dt, dy/dt]

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[ [1, -1], [2, 1] ] [x, y] = [dx/dt, dy/dt]

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[ [1, 1], [2, -1] ] [x, y] = [dx/dt, dy/dt]

Question 55

What are the eigenvalues of the matrix [ [3, -2], [1, 0] ]?

Accepted Answer

1, 2

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1, -2

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-1, 2

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-1, -2

Question 56

If the determinant of the coefficient matrix *A* in a system of linear equations *Ax = b* is zero, what can be concluded about the solutions of the system?

Accepted Answer

The system either has no solutions or infinitely many solutions.

Answer

The system always has a unique solution.

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The system has exactly two solutions.

Question 57

To find the eigenvectors of a matrix *A*, which of the following methods is used?

Accepted Answer

Solve the system (A - λI)x = 0, where λ is an eigenvalue and *I* is the identity matrix.

Answer

Find the inverse of the matrix.

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Calculate the determinant of the matrix.

Question 58

A system of linear differential equations has the general solution:

x(t) = c₁v₁e^(λ₁t) + c₂v₂e^(λ₂t)

where λ₁ and λ₂ are distinct real eigenvalues. What can be said about the long-term behavior of the system as *t* approaches infinity?

Accepted Answer

The behavior depends on the values of λ₁ and λ₂ and the initial conditions.

Answer

The system always approaches the origin.

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The system always diverges to infinity.

Question 59

What is the trace of the matrix [ [4, -1], [2, 1] ]?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

-2

Answer

6

Answer

3