Wetzel

Math 110

7.1(10.1) – Gaussian Elimination Method

What is a matrix?

·        Rows

·        Columns

·        Size:     # of rows   x   # of columns

·        Element

Example One:

                     Solve this system of equations.

                        1.)  Written as an augmented matrix:

            2.)  Use the Gaussian Elimination Method to get the matrix into Reduced Row Echelon Form.

            3.)  Rewrite as a system of equations.

Example Two:

                        1.)  Write as an augmented matrix.

                        2.)  Get into Reduced Row Echelon Form.

                        3.)  Rewrite as a system of equations.

            HW:  6^th  & 5^th Ed.   #1-25odd