Determine the Value of Each Variable $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 5 & - 1 \\9 & 3\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } x & - 1 \\y & z\end{array} \right]$$

question 277

Multiple Choice

Determine the value of each variable.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r } 5 & - 1 \\9 & 3\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } x & - 1 \\y & z\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(x = - 5 ; y = 3 ; z = 9\)
• B) \(x = 9 ; y = 3 ; z = 5\)
• C) \(x = - 5 ; y = - 9 ; z = - 3\)
• D) \(x = 5 ; y = 9 ; z = 3\)

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