The forum discussion revolves around solving a matrix equation represented as | x 0 c| | -1 x b| = 0 | 0 -1 a|. The key takeaway is that the determinant of the matrix must equal zero, leading to a quadratic equation of the form Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0. The solution for x can be derived using the quadratic formula x = [-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)]/2a, where a, b, and c are coefficients derived from the matrix elements. Numerical values for x can only be obtained if specific values for a, b, and c are provided.
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Your problem statement says that the determinant of your matrix is zero.flatty said:Homework Statement
| x 0 c|
| -1 x b| = 0
| 0 -1 a|
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
As best as I can tell I would end up with x * (xa - (-1b)) and -1c and then I would end up with Ax^2 + BX + C which leaves me confused am I looking at a quadratic equation for the answer or is there a way to get numerical values out of it?