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The algebra is as follows:

| A | = a 1 b 2 c 3 + b 1 c 2 a 3 + c 1 a 2 b 3 − a 3 b 2 c 1 − b 3 c 2 a 1 − c 3 a 2 b 1

Finding the determinant of a 3 × 3 matrix

Find the determinant of the 3 × 3 matrix given

A = [ 0 2 1 3 − 1 1 4 0 1 ]

Augment the matrix with the first two columns and then follow the formula. Thus,

| A | = | 0 2 1 3 − 1 1 4 0 1     | 0 3     4         2 − 1 0 |               = 0 ( − 1 ) ( 1 ) + 2 ( 1 ) ( 4 ) + 1 ( 3 ) ( 0 ) − 4 ( − 1 ) ( 1 ) − 0 ( 1 ) ( 0 ) − 1 ( 3 ) ( 2 )               = 0 + 8 + 0 + 4 − 0 − 6               = 6
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Find the determinant of the 3 × 3 matrix.

det ( A ) = | 1 − 3 7 1 1 1 1 − 2 3 |

− 10

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Can we use the same method to find the determinant of a larger matrix?

No, this method only works for   2   ×   2   and   3   ×   3   matrices. For larger matrices it is best to use a graphing utility or computer software.

Using cramer’s rule to solve a system of three equations in three variables

Now that we can find the determinant    of a 3 × 3 matrix, we can apply Cramer’s Rule    to solve a system of three equations in three variables . Cramer’s Rule is straightforward, following a pattern consistent with Cramer’s Rule for 2 × 2 matrices. As the order of the matrix increases to 3 × 3, however, there are many more calculations required.

When we calculate the determinant to be zero, Cramer’s Rule gives no indication as to whether the system has no solution or an infinite number of solutions. To find out, we have to perform elimination on the system.

Consider a 3 × 3 system of equations.

x = D x D , y = D y D , z = D z D , D ≠ 0

where

If we are writing the determinant   D x , we replace the   x   column with the constant column. If we are writing the determinant D y , we replace the   y   column with the constant column. If we are writing the determinant   D z , we replace the   z   column with the constant column. Always check the answer.

Solving a 3 × 3 system using cramer’s rule

Find the solution to the given 3 × 3 system using Cramer’s Rule.

x + y − z = 6 3 x − 2 y + z = −5 x + 3 y − 2 z = 14

Use Cramer’s Rule.

D = | 1     1 − 1 3 − 2       1 1     3 − 2 | , D x = | 6 1 − 1 − 5 − 2       1 14     3 − 2 | , D y = | 1   6 − 1 3 − 5     1 1 14 − 2 | , D z = | 1   1 6 3 − 2 − 5 1     3 14 |

Then,

x = D x D = − 3 − 3 = 1 y = D y D = − 9 − 3 = 3 z = D z D = 6 − 3 = − 2

The solution is ( 1 , 3 , −2 ) .

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Use Cramer’s Rule to solve the 3 × 3 matrix.

x − 3 y + 7 z = 13 x + y + z = 1       x − 2 y + 3 z = 4      

( − 2 , 3 5 , 12 5 )

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Using cramer’s rule to solve an inconsistent system

Solve the system of equations using Cramer’s Rule.

3 x − 2 y = 4   ( 1 ) 6 x − 4 y = 0   ( 2 )

We begin by finding the determinants   D , D x , and  D y .

D = | 3 − 2 6 − 4 | = 3 ( − 4 ) − 6 ( − 2 ) = 0

We know that a determinant of zero means that either the system has no solution or it has an infinite number of solutions. To see which one, we use the process of elimination. Our goal is to eliminate one of the variables.

  1. Multiply equation (1) by   −2.
  2. Add the result to equation   ( 2 ) .
− 6 x + 4 y         = −8       6 x − 4 y             =         0 _______________                                       0             =   −8

We obtain the equation   0 = −8 ,   which is false. Therefore, the system has no solution. Graphing the system reveals two parallel lines. See [link] .

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Use cramer’s rule to solve a dependent system

Solve the system with an infinite number of solutions.

x − 2 y + 3 z = 0 ( 1 ) 3 x + y − 2 z = 0 ( 2 ) 2 x − 4 y + 6 z = 0 ( 3 )

Let’s find the determinant first. Set up a matrix augmented by the first two columns.

| 1 −2 3 3 1 −2 2 −4 6     |     1 −2 3 1 2 −4 |

Then,

1 ( 1 ) ( 6 ) + ( − 2 ) ( − 2 ) ( 2 ) + 3 ( 3 ) ( − 4 ) − 2 ( 1 ) ( 3 ) − ( − 4 ) ( − 2 ) ( 1 ) − 6 ( 3 ) ( − 2 ) = 0

As the determinant equals zero, there is either no solution or an infinite number of solutions. We have to perform elimination to find out.

  1. Multiply equation (1) by   −2   and add the result to equation (3):
    − 2 x + 4 y − 6 x = 0 2 x − 4 y + 6 z = 0                                                               0 = 0
  2. Obtaining an answer of   0 = 0 ,   a statement that is always true, means that the system has an infinite number of solutions. Graphing the system, we can see that two of the planes are the same and they both intersect the third plane on a line. See [link] .
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