document.write( "Question 1159502: This is a solving a system of equations word problem using matrices
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document.write( "I am in great doubt if you do understand the meaning of words/(of terms) you use.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The term \"solve using matrices\", in the language of school students, means to use a calculator, \r\n" );
document.write( "to input the numbers into its matrix (or equations) solver and to press the \"SOLVE\" button.\r\n" );
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document.write( "At this level, the students are not interested, at all, which solution matrix method to use. \r\n" );
document.write( "The term \"using matrix method\" for them means one and only one thing: \r\n" );
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document.write( "   | \"take a calculator from their backpack and use its matrix solver\".   |\r\n" );
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document.write( "In this connection, which part of the solution is most difficult to you:\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - to write equations ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - to get a calculator from your backpack ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - to find the solver in your calculator ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - to input numbers into the calculator' solver ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - to press the \"SOLVE\" button ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "Which explanation or which help do you expect from tutors ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "Which help do you need ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "In this context, you should write your request in this way:\r\n" );
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document.write( "    - write the system of equations; solve it using the calculator's  matrix solver and present the answer,  \r\n" );
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document.write( "Do not use any other words.\r\n" );
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