Question

The curve y=ax+ bx+c shown in the accompanying figure passes through the points (x1, y1), (x2, y2), and (x3, y3). Show
that the coefficients a, b, and care a solution of the system of linear equations whose augmented matrix is
2
X1 X1 1 y1
x X2 1 y2
2
Xž x3 1 73
a + be + C
for
Figure Ex-7​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The curve y=ax+ bx+c shown in the accompanying figure passes through the points (x1, y1), (x2, y2), and (x3, y3). Show

that the coefficients a, b, and care a solution of the system of linear equations whose augmented matrix is

2

X1 X1 1 y1

x X2 1 y2

2

Xž x3 1 73

a + be + C

for

Figure Ex-7