Cramer’s rule

Example of a linear equation:

2x –y +z = 0

Example of a nonlinear equation:

3x² + 2y –z = 0

Now, that you are clear with the difference between linear as well as nonlinear equations it’s easy to understand the application of crammer’s rule. Let’s study what crammer’s rule is.

In linear equations, Cramer's Rule is an open method to solve a system of linear equations with numerous equations when the equation has a unique solution. Cramer’s rule checks you from solving the entire system of equations by solving only one variable. Let's use the following system of equations:

3x+y+z=3

x+y+z=0

Benefits of Cramer’s rule:

Cramer’s rule saves your energy and time both in one go. Once familiar with the Cramer’s rule,  you need not to solve the whole system to get the desired value. Be it math’s exercises or physics tests Cramer’s rule is all rounder. It adjusts everywhere to prove its unique nature.

Simple steps to learn Cramer’s rule:

Ø   You just pick the variable to be solved.

Ø   Replace that variable's column of values in the coefficient determinant with the answer-column's values,

Ø  Calculate that determinant

Ø  Divide it by the coefficient determinant.

Follow four simple steps and learn the Cramer’s rule to avail its benefits at every step.

The Determinant:

Ø  There is another method to solve systems of equations, involving a quantity called determinants. Every m×m matrix has a unique determinant. The determinant is a single number.

Ø   To find the determinant of a 2×2 matrix, multiply the numbers on the downward diagonal and subtract the product of the numbers on the upward diagonal.

Examples:

x + 2y + 3z = 1

-x + 2z = 2

-2y + z = -2

Determinants and Crammer’s for 2 * 2 systems

x- 2y =4

5x+7y =8

For the following system of equations, find the value of z.

2x +   y +   z = 1

x –   y + 4z = 0

x + 2y – 2z = 3

To solve only for z, I first find the coefficient determinant.

Then I form D_z by replacing the third column of values with the answer column:

Then I form the quotient and simplify:

Answer: Z = 2

Wasn’t it an easy chapter to understand? Now, it’s your turn. All you ne4ed to do is solve every equation applying the Cramer’s rule and walk parallel with the crowd of your class.

Useful links to study more about the Cramer’s rule

1. Use the link to learn more about Cramer’s rule
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3. Study all the formulas of Cramer’s rule.
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5. See Wikipedia for all the history as well as the complete chapter of Cramer’s rule.