Find the Values of the Variables for Which the Statement $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 3 & - 1 \\5 & 5\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } x & - 1 \\y & z\end{array} \right]$$

question 21

Multiple Choice

Find the values of the variables for which the statement is true, if possible.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 3 & - 1 \\5 & 5\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } x & - 1 \\y & z\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(x = 5 ; y = 5 ; z = 3\)
• B) \(x = - 3 ; y = - 5 ; z = - 5\)
• C) \(x = 3 ; y = 5 ; z = 5\)
• D) \(x = - 3 ; y = 5 ; z = 5\)

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