Algebra Matrix Inverse: Expressing x variables in terms of z variables"

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The discussion revolves around expressing the variables x1, x2, and x3 in terms of z1, z2, and z3 from two given matrices in the form AX=B. The user has derived equations for the x and z variables but is unsure how to proceed. A suggestion is made to find the inverses of the matrices involved or to multiply them and then find the inverse of the product. This approach could help in expressing the x variables in terms of the z variables effectively. Understanding matrix inverses is crucial for solving this problem correctly.
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Hey again!
Im having trouble with this problem given in the matrix inverse section of the textbook. It gives these two matricies in the form AX=B
[x1]=[3 -1 2][y1]
[x2]=[1 0 4][y2]
[x3]=[2 1 0][y3]
and
[z1]=[1 -1 1][y1]
[z2]=[2 -3 0][y2]
[z3]=[-1 1 -2][y3]
The question says, given the first matrix and the second matrix, express the variables, x1, x2, x3 in terms of z1, z2, z3. I am not too sure on where to start here. So far, I just multiplied through to find the equations for the x variables and z variables.
x1 = 3y1 - y2 + 2y3
x2 = y1 + 4y3
x2 = 2y1 + y2
z1 = y1 - y2 + y3
z2 = 2y1 - 3y2
z3 = -y1 + y2 + 2y3
Im not sure on where to go from here.
Thanks in advance
 
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If Y= AX and Z= BY then Z=B(AX)= (BA)X and so X= (BA)-1Z= (A-1B-1)Z. Can you find the inverses of those matrices?
(Or multiply them and then find the inverse of the product.)
 
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