Cramer's Rule for a System of Two Linear Equations
For a system of two linear equations in the standard form , Cramer's Rule states that the solution can be calculated using determinants: and . To use this method, you must first evaluate three specific determinants. The determinant is formed using only the coefficients of the variables: . The determinant is formed by substituting the constants and in place of the coefficients: . Similarly, the determinant is formed by substituting the constants in place of the coefficients: .
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