Using the properties of determinants, prove that 
OR
If
, find A-1. Hence solve the system of equations x -y = 3; 2x + 3y + 4z = 17; y + 2z = 7.
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Given: 
To Find: A-1 and solve the system of equations x -y = 3; 2x + 3y + 4z = 17; y + 2z = 7
The given equations can be written as,
i.e.,
A
Z = B
Z = A-1B
We know,
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|A| = 2(-2) – 3(2) + 4(1) = -6
0. So, the system is consistent and have unique solution.
Adj(A) = 
So,
A11 = -2 + 0 = -2; A12 = -(2 – 0) = -2; A13 = 1 – 0 = 1
A21 = -(6 – 4) = -2; A22 = 4 – 0 = 4; A23 = -(2 – 0) =-2
A31 = 0 – (-4) = 4; A32 = -(0 – 4) = 4; A33 = - 2 – 3 = -5
Therefore,

So, 
So,

Answer: x = 2, y = -1 and z = 4
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