Solve the system of equations
x = 2, y = 3, z = 5
Explanation
The question requires solving a system of non-linear equations which can be transformed into a linear system using substitution. Following the method demonstrated in Example 17 of the provided context, we express the system in the matrix form AX = B. We then calculate the determinant to ensure the matrix is non-singular, find the adjoint, and use the inverse matrix method X = B to find the solution for the substituted variables, which are then converted back to x, y, and z.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Substitute variables to linearise the equations. Let , , and . The system becomes:
Step 2: Write the system in matrix form .
Step 3: Calculate the determinant . Expanding along Row 1:
Since , the system has a unique solution.
Step 4: Find the cofactors and adjoint of A. Cofactors are calculated as follows:
Step 5: Calculate .
Step 6: Solve for x, y, and z. Since , we have: