Math 132 Sample Exam 1

7. Consider the three matrices A, B,C . Matrix A is

" 3x ! 6 y + 9z = 0 a 2 ! 4 , matrix B is a 3 ! 2 , and matrix C is a
$ 2 ! 2 . Specify which matrix Products are defined.
1. The 3x3 system #4x ! 6 y + 8z = !4 converts to
$ 2x + y ! z = !7
% 8. By hand computation, find the product
the row-reduced echelon form matrix " 5 !1 % " 3 5 !2 %
" 1 0 0 $ '$ '
!3 % # 3 0 &# 0 1 4 &
$ '
$ 0 1 0 0 ' Specify the solution to the
$ ' 9. Use your calculator to help you find the inverse of
$ 0 0 1 1 ' " 1 2 1 %
# & $ '
original system of equations. the matrix $ 4 5 !3 '
$# 3 4 !2 '&
2. Write the system of equations that corresponds to
10. Two stores sell the exact same brand and style of
" 0 !2 3 % a dresser, a nightstand, and a bookcase. Matrix A
the matrix $ ' gives the retail prices (in dollars) for the items.
$ 1 7 !4 ' Matrix B gives the number of each item sold at
$# '&
each store in one month.

3. Perform the necessary row operations to put the

matrix into rref. Then specify the solution to the Drssr Nghtstd Bkcase
corresponding system. Do this by hand, not your
A = !" 250 80 60 #$
! 1 2 4 5 $
# &
calculator. # 0 1 1 7 & Store 1 Store 2
# &
# 0 0 1 2 & ! 40 35 $ Dresser
" % # &
B = # 30 35 & Nightstand
4. Using hand calculations, convert the system to #" 50 75 &% Bookcae
matrix form, then use row operations to put the
matrix into rref to solve the system.
Calculate the product AB and interpret the two
"x + 6 y = 3 entries.
#
$2x + 4 y = !6
11. Determine the maximum value of V = 8x + 12 y
5. Solve the system, if possible, by putting its from the graph of the constraints
corresponding matrix into rref. "6x + 8 y ! 72
" x ! y + 3z = 3 #
$ $10x + 20 y ! 140
#2x ! 3y + 11z = 4
$ x ! 2 y + 8z = 6
%

6. Solve the system by putting its corresponding

" 6x ! 4 y = 2
$
matrix into rref. #!3x + 3y = 6
$ 5x + 2 y = 39
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12. A nutritionist, working for NASA, must meet certain nutritional requirements and yet keep the weight of food at a
minimum. He is considering a combination of two foods, which are packaged in tubes. Each tube of food A
contains 4 units of protein, 2 units of carbohydrates, and 2 units of fat and weighs 3 pounds. Each unit of food B
contains 3 units of protein, 6 units of carbohydrates, and 1 unit of fat and weighs 2 pounds. The requirement
calls for 42 units of protein, 30 units of carbohydrates, and 18 units of fat. How many tubes of each food should
be supplied to the astronauts? Determine the objective function and the constraint inequalities only. You do not
need to solve this problem.