SOLVING SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS USING CRAMER'S RULE WORKSHEET

(1) Solve the following systems of linear equations by Cramer’s rule:

(i)  5x − 2y + 16 = 0, x + 3y − 7 = 0        Solution

(ii)  (3/x) + 2y  =  12, (2/x) + 3y  =  13       Solution

(iii)  3x + 3y − z =11, 2x − y + 2z = 9, 4x + 3y + 2z = 25

Solution

(iv)  (3/x) - (4/y) - (2/z) - 1  =  0

(1/x) + (2/y) + (1/z) - 2  =  0

(2/x) - (5/y) - (4/z) + 1  =  0             Solution

(2)  In a competitive examination, one mark is awarded for every correct answer while 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. A student answered 100 questions and got 80 marks. How many questions did he answer correctly ? (Use Cramer’s rule to solve the problem)

Solution

(3)  A chemist has one solution which is 50% acid and another solution which is 25% acid. How much each should be mixed to make 10 litres of a 40% acid solution ? (Use Cramer’s rule to solve the problem).          Solution

(4)  A fish tank can be filled in 10 minutes using both pumps A and B simultaneously. However, pump B can pump water in or out at the same rate. If pump B is inadvertently run in reverse, then the tank will be filled in 30 minutes. How long would it take each pump to fill the tank by itself ? (Use Cramer’s rule to solve the problem).

Solution

(5)  A family of 3 people went out for dinner in a restaurant. The cost of two dosai, three idlies and two vadais is  150. The cost of the two dosai, two idlies and four vadais is 200. The cost of five dosai, four idlies and two vadais is 250. The family has 350 in hand and they ate 3 dosai and six idlies and six vadais. Will they be able to manage to pay the bill within the amount they had ?

Solution

Kindly mail your feedback to v4formath@gmail.com

We always appreciate your feedback.

©All rights reserved. onlinemath4all.com

Recent Articles

  1. AP Precalculus Problems and Solutions (Part - 1)

    Oct 30, 24 10:07 AM

    AP Precalculus Problems and Solutions (Part - 1)

    Read More

  2. SAT Math Resources (Videos, Concepts, Worksheets and More)

    Oct 29, 24 06:24 AM

    SAT Math Resources (Videos, Concepts, Worksheets and More)

    Read More

  3. Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 61)

    Oct 29, 24 06:23 AM

    Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 61)

    Read More