Which of the given values of x and y make the following pair of matrices equal


Now,

Since, the given matrices are equal, their corresponding elements are also equal.


Comparing the corresponding element, we have:


3x + 7 = 0



5 = y – 2


y = 7


y + 1 = 8


y = 7


And 2 – 3x = 4



Thus, on comparing the corresponding elements of the two matrices, we get different values of x, which is not possible.


Therefore, it is not possible to find the values of x and y for which the given matrices are equal.

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