SOLUTION: Solve the following equation. [0 0 -1] [3 x 0] =x squared [4 0 3] All numbers are under a straight line then equal to x squared. My textbook didn't explain how to solve these

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Question 966784: Solve the following equation.
[0 0 -1]
[3 x 0] =x squared
[4 0 3]
All numbers are under a straight line then equal to x squared. My textbook didn't explain how to solve these types of equations even though I did see a practice problem. I could really use the help. Thanks!

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the determinant of the matrix and set it equal to .




Two solutions:

and



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