Find the values of the variables for which the statement is true, if possible.
-$$\left[ \begin{array} { l l }
0 & 0 \
\mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b }
\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r }
0 & \mathrm { q } \
5 & - 7
\end{array} \right]$$
A) $a = 0 ; b = 0 ; q = 0$
B) $a = 5 ; b = - 7 ; q = 0$
C) $a = - 5 ; b = 7 ; q = 0$
D) $a = - 7 ; b = 5 ; q = 0$

Question

Find the values of the variables for which the statement is true, if possible.
-$$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 
0 & 0 \
\mathrm { a } & \mathrm { b }
\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 
0 & \mathrm { q } \
5 & - 7
\end{array} \right]$$
A) $a = 0 ; b = 0 ; q = 0$
B) $a = 5 ; b = - 7 ; q = 0$
C) $a = - 5 ; b = 7 ; q = 0$
D) $a = - 7 ; b = 5 ; q = 0$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For two matrices to be equal, their corresponding elements must be equal. Comparing the given matrices, we find $a = 5$, $b = -7$, and $q = 0$.

Find the Values of the Variables for Which the Statement