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Linear Algebra Midterm Exam
Linear Algebra Midterm Exam
Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. DIRECTION: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it in a clean sheet of paper.
8. How many determinants are typically involved in Cramer's rule for solving a system of linear
equations with n variables?
a) n b) n + 1 c) n – 1 d) n2
9. In Cramer's rule, if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, what does it imply?
a) No solution b) Infinite solutions c) Unique solution d) Indeterminate solution
10. Which of the following properties does the determinant of a matrix satisfy?
a) Commutative property
b) Associative property
c) Distributive property
d) None of the above
12. The product of the determinant of a matrix and its adjugate is equal to:
a) 1 b) 0 c) Identity matrix d) Inverse matrix
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM LAGUNA-ISABELA CAMPUS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND EDUCATION
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
A.Y. 2023-2024
LINEAR ALGEBRA
SEM 222
15. If the determinant of a matrix is negative, what does it imply about the matrix?
a) It is singular
b) It is non-invertible
c) It reflects the image
d) It changes the sign of area/volume
18. Which of the following is true about the determinant of an orthogonal matrix?
a) It is always b) It is always -1 c) It is always 0 d) It can be any real number
19. What is the relationship between the determinant of a matrix and its eigenvalues?
a) They are always equal
b) The determinant is the sum of eigenvalues
c) The determinant is the product of eigenvalues
d) There is no relationship between them
20. In Cramer's rule, what is the condition for a unique solution to a system of linear equations?
a) All determinants except the one with constants are non-zero
b) All determinants are non-zero
c) All determinants are zero
d) At least one determinant is zero
TEST II. SOLVING. DIRECTION: Solve what is being asked. Show your complete solution.
2 3 5 1 1 1 5 2 2 4 6
1 5
1. 0 1 1 2. 2 2 2 3. 4. 1 5. 0 0 1
4 7 2.5
2 3 4 3 3 3 2 8 8 1
B. Solve the following systems of linear equations using the Cramer’s Rule.
{
4 x−2 y +5 z=−3
1. 2 x+ 3 y −z=10
x + y +2 z =6
{
3 x −2 y + z=5
2. x +4 y−3 z=12
2 x− y+ 2 z=−1
{
x +2 y−3 z=8
3. 2 x− y+ 4 z=−5
3 x + y +2 z=10
{
4 x−3 y +2 z=7
4. 2 x+ y−z=3
3 x−2 y +5 z=9