How do I find the values of b and y?[A][b = [3 y] 4]

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In summary, the conversation discusses finding the values of b and y in relation to the unknown variable A. It is stated that the only possible answer to this question is b = 3 and y = 4, until the value of A is known. It is mentioned that this was a question on an exam.
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How do I find the values of b and y?
[A][b = [3
y] 4]
 
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You are going to format that better, aren't you?
 
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[A][b y]=[3 4]
y is below b
4 is below 3
 
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And what is A?
 
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That's a lot like asking: "What is Ax= 4?" without telling us what A is. The only possible answer is "x= 4/A" or "X= A-14".

The only possible answer to your question is
[tex]\left[\begin{array}{c} b \\ y \end{array}\right]= A^{-1}\left[\begin{array}{c} 3 \\ 4\end{array}\right][/tex]
until we know what "A" is.

Of course, if the problem really was what you said, that may be the correct answer!
 
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thats what i thought. it was a question in an exam i recently had.
 

1. What is the equation for finding the values of b and y?

The equation for finding the values of b and y in this scenario is: b = [3, y] 4.

2. How do I determine the value of b?

To determine the value of b, you will need to look at the first number in the equation, which is 3. This represents the value of b.

3. How do I calculate the value of y?

To calculate the value of y, you will need to look at the second number in the equation, which is represented by the variable y. This value can be determined by solving the equation for y.

4. Can I use any number for b and y?

In this equation, b is fixed at 3 and y is represented as a variable. So while you can choose any value for y, b will always be 3.

5. What is the purpose of the number 4 in this equation?

The number 4 in this equation serves as a constant, meaning it will always stay the same. It is used to separate the values of b and y, and to provide a complete equation to solve for the values.

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