Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Algebraic manipulation

Algebraic manipulation — practice question

$\begin{pmatrix}2 & a\\ -3 & 1\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}-4 & b\\ 3 & 2\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix}7 & 10\\ 15 & 2\end{pmatrix}$!

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Find $a$ and $b$!

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Final answer: $a=5$, $b=0$” …