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Solve 2x + y = 7 and x + y = 4 by the matrix method. Find x.
A5
B2
C3
D4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3
The determinant is 1, the inverse has rows (1,-1) and (-1,2), so x = 7 - 4 = 3.
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