Solving a System of Equations with MATLAB

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The discussion focuses on solving a system of equations using MATLAB. The standard matrix representation is outlined as AX = B, where A is the coefficient matrix, X is the variable matrix, and B is the constant matrix. The solution can be obtained by calculating X = inv(A) * B, utilizing MATLAB's built-in functions for matrix operations. This method is applicable for systems with two equations and two unknowns.

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i have two equations and 2 unknowns.
i have to represent this system of equations in a matrix form and then solve it...how do i do that on matlab?
 
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AX= B is your format. so X= inv(A)B

That should help.
 

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