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The discussion focuses on solving a system of equations representing the quantities of three types of ore mined using matrix algebra. The equations are expressed in matrix form, where the coefficient matrix M is inverted to find the quantities of r, s, and t. The user initially attempted to apply Cramer's rule but found it ineffective. The correct approach involves calculating the inverse of the coefficient matrix and multiplying it by the constants vector.

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The relationship between the quantity (in thousands of tons) of three types of ore which is mined on a certain day at a mine, is given by the following system of equations:
r + s + t =12
2r -s +3t = 18
6r - 3s +t= 6
Determine the quantity of each type of ore which is mined using the INVERSE of the coefficient matrix.

Now I tried with Cramers rule but didnt really amount to much.I know how to get the Inverse but how do I work it out if I have it?

Thanks
 
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Convert the set of equations into a matrix format, M x vertical column of {r, s, t} = vertical column of {12, 18, 6}, then {r, s, t} = M-1 x {12, 18, 6}, where M1 is the inverse matrix.
 

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