Algebra & Equations

2×2 Linear System

Solve two equations with Cramer's rule.

Formula

Formula
x = DxD, y = D_yD

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
D coefficient determinant computed result result
x, y solution computed result result

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Worked examples

Example 1
Givena₁ = 2, b₁ = 3, c₁ = 8, a₂ = 1, b₂ = -1, c₂ = -1
Result
x
1
y
2
Example 2
Givena₁ = 1, b₁ = 1, c₁ = 10, a₂ = 1, b₂ = -1, c₂ = 2
Result
x
6
y
4