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The document contains a series of linear algebra exercises covering systems of equations, inverse methods, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications in real-world contexts such as manufacturing and traffic flow. It includes tasks such as solving systems, finding inverses, and evaluating determinants, as well as discussing interpretations of matrix products. The exercises are structured to enhance understanding of linear algebra concepts through practical applications.

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Linear 1

The document contains a series of linear algebra exercises covering systems of equations, inverse methods, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications in real-world contexts such as manufacturing and traffic flow. It includes tasks such as solving systems, finding inverses, and evaluating determinants, as well as discussing interpretations of matrix products. The exercises are structured to enhance understanding of linear algebra concepts through practical applications.

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LINEAR ALGEBRA EXERCISES 1

1) Solve the following systems:


a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

2) Solve the following systems using inverse method:

a)

b)
3) Discuss the solution for the following systems for different values of the constants in the system:

a)

b)

4) Find the inverse of:

a)

b)

c)

d)

5) Evaluate the determinants of:

a)
b)

c)

d)

e)

6) Determine which of the indicated column vectors are eigenvectors of the given matrix A. give the
corresponding eigenvalue for each one that is.

a)

b)

c)

d)
7) Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the following matrices:
a)

b)

c)

8) Find the inverse of the following matrices using adjoint of A:

a)

b)

9) Find the solution of the following system using Cramer’s Rule:

a)

b)
10) If

Determine the determinant of

11) Given that A and B are 3x3 matrices satisfying det(A)=4 and det(B)=2. Evaluate the following
determinants:

12) A company with manufacturing plants located in Massachusetts (MA) and Virginia (VA) has
labor-hour and wage requirements for the manufacture of three types of inflatable boats as
given in the following two matrices:

a) Find the labor costs for a one-person boat manufactured at the Massachusetts plant.
b) Find the labor costs for a four-person boat manufactured at the Virginia plant.
c) Discuss possible interpretations of the elements in the matrix products MN and NM.
d) If either of the products MN or NM has a meaningful interpretation, find the product and
label its rows and columns.
13) The rush-hour traffic flow (in vehicles per hour) for a network of four one-way streets is shown in
the figure.

a) Write the system of equations determined by the flow of traffic through the four
intersections.
b) Find the solution of the system in part (A).
c) What is the maximum number of vehicles per hour that can travel from Oak Street to Elm
Street on 1st Street? What is the minimum number?
d) If traffic lights are adjusted so that 500 vehicles per hour travel from Oak Street to Elm Street
on 1st Street, determine the flow around the rest of the network

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