Question #03617 Precalculus Matrix Row Operations Solving a System of Equations Using a Matrix 1 Answer Cesareo R. Sep 7, 2016 #((a = -2, b = -7),(a = 0, b = 5))# Explanation: Given #p(x) = (1 + x)^5 (1 + a x)^6 = sum_(k=0)^11 c_kx^k# we know that #c_k = (1/(k!)(d^kp)/(dx^k))_(x=0)# so #c_1 = 5+6a =b# #c_2=10 + 30 a + 15 a^2 = 10# Solving for #a,b# we have two outcomes #((a = -2, b = -7),(a = 0, b = 5))# Answer link Related questions How do I use matrices to solve the system #2x+3y=4# and #5x+8y=11#? How do I solve a system of equations using an augmented matrix? How do I solve a system of 3 equations with a matrix? How do I solve a system of equations using inverse matrices? How do I solve a system of 2 equations using a matrix? How do I use matrices to find the solution of the system of equations #3x+4y=10# and #x-y=1#? How do I use matrices to find the solution of the system of equations #c+3d=8# and #c=4d-6#? How do I use matrices to find the solution of the system of equations #y=1/3x+7/3# and #y=−5/4x+11/4#? How do I use matrices to find the solution of the system of equations #y=−2x+4# and #y=−2x−3#? How do I use matrices to find the solution of the system of equations #y=−2x−4# and #y+4=−2x#? See all questions in Solving a System of Equations Using a Matrix Impact of this question 1475 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License