Chapter 10: matrices, Getting started: systems of linear equations, Matrices – Texas Instruments TI-83 PLUS User Manual

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Matrices

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Chapter 10:
Matrices

Getting Started: Systems of Linear
Equations

Getting Started is a fast-paced introduction. Read the chapter for details.

Find the solution of X + 2Y + 3Z = 3 and 2X + 3Y + 4Z = 3. On the

TI-83 Plus

, you

can solve a system of linear equations by entering the coefficients as elements in
a matrix, and then using

rref(

to obtain the reduced row-echelon form.

1. Press

y

>

. Press

~

~

to display the

MATRX EDIT

menu. Press

1

to select

1: [A]

¸

2. Press

2

Н

4

Н

to define a 2×4 matrix.

The rectangular cursor indicates the current
element. Ellipses (

...

) indicate additional

columns beyond the screen.

3. Press

1

Í

to enter the first element. The

rectangular cursor moves to the second column
of the first row.

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