Determine x + y if \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\) \(\begin{pmatrix}

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 1997

Determine x + y if \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & -3 \\ -1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\) \(\begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix}\) = \(\begin{pmatrix}-1 \\ 8 \end{pmatrix}\)

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 7
  • D. 12

Correct Answer: C. 7



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