Find Values of X and Y, If Any, That Will $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } x & y \\1 & 6\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 9 \\1 & 6\end{array} \right]$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Find values of x and y, if any, that will make the matrices equal. $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } x & y \\1 & 6\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 9 \\1 & 6\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(\quad x = - 2 , y = 9\)
• B) \(\quad x = 2 , y = 9\)
• C) \(\quad x = - 2 , y = - 9\)
• D) \(\quad x = 9 , y = 2\)
• E) no solution

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