Solving with Matrices Teacher Resources

A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...

In this linear system worksheet, students compute the determinant of a given matrix. They solve systems of equations and compute the inverse of a matrix. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and three multi-step...

What a great classroom resource! The intention of this lesson is to show that real-world math can and should be applied to the community in which your students reside. The class relates properties of equations to solving for species...

In this linear systems review, students find the intersection of two planes, solve linear systems of equations using matrices, determine the solution set for a linear system. This two-page worksheet contains four problems.

In this matrices worksheet, students write matrix notation to represent linear systems. This four-page worksheet contains approximately 15 problems.

In this linear systems worksheet, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page worksheet contains explanations, examples and five...

In this nullspace matrix worksheet, students observe the rank and number of independent rows and columns a matrix has. They compute the product of matrices and describe the column space of each. This two-page worksheet contains...

Eleventh graders define various types of linear systems and three types of solutions. In this linear system and echelon forms lesson plan, 11th graders solve a linear system using elementary row operations. Students also describe the set...

Eleventh graders study homogeneous linear systems. In this linear system of equations lesson, 11th graders write linear system solutions in parametric vector form. Students also identify the connection between linear independence and...

Eleventh graders study how to combine like vector's that are matrices. In this matrix operations worksheet, 11th graders combine matrices linearly and define the matrix-matrix product and its properties. Students also study matrix...

Investigate the application of vector transformations applied to linear systems. Individuals use vectors to transform a linear system translating the solution to the origin. They apply their understanding of vectors, matrices,...

In this linear system worksheet, students determine the point of intersection between two lines, they complete linear combination problems. This two-page worksheet contains four multi-step problems.

In this linear system worksheet, students consider the linear system under given parameters. They identify the solution set of a matrix under given cases. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.

In this nullspace worksheet, students explore vectors and nullspaces found in a matrix. They convert augmented matrix to echelon form. This six-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems.

In this linear systems worksheet, students use a matrix to represent linear systems. This four page worksheet provides examples, explanations and approximately eight problems to complete.

Students solve systems of equations. In this precalculus lesson,students solve linear equations using matrices. They use the Gaussian elimination method to identify the missing variables and simplify the linear equations.

Start with the definition of a determinant and how to evaluate a 2x2 determinant. Apply this skill to solve systems of two equations with two unknowns by using Cramer's rule. These four basic problems would be good for a quick review or...

In this linear system worksheet, students explore the characteristics of given matrices. They multiply matrices and determine pivots and multiply solutions. This four-page worksheet contains approximately seven problems.

Systems of equations and inequalities model contextual situations. A set of 12 lessons build a solid understanding of writing and solving systems of equations and inequalities using a variety of methods. The module is the fifth in a...

In this linear algebra worksheet, students examine a matrix, determine the vectors, list the parameters, and identify the null space. Students explain the parameters in the description of the null space There are four problem solving...

Put all that algebra learning to use! Using algebraic strategies, learners solve three-variable systems. They then use the three-variable systems to write a quadratic equation given three points on the parabola.

In this linear equation worksheet, students compare methods to solve linear equations. This four-page worksheet contains approximately five questions.

For this discrete least squares worksheet, students use a linear algebra approach to discrete last squares approximation. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 10 problems.

In this linear equation activity, students use the iterative method to solve systems of equations. Explanations and examples are provided. This four-page activity contains approximately three problems.