System of Linear Equations

This example shows you how to solve a system of linear equations in Excel. For example, we have the following system of linear equations:




If A^-1 (the inverse of A) exists, we can multiply both sides by A-1 to obtain X = A-1B. To solve this system of linear equations in Excel, execute the following steps.

1. Use the MINVERSE function to return the inverse matrix of A. First, select the range B6:D8. Next, insert the MINVERSE function shown below. Finish by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.



Note: the formula bar indicates that the cells contain an array formula. Therefore, you cannot delete a single result. To delete the results, select the range B6:D8 and press Delete.

2. Use the MMULT function to return the product of matrix A-1 and B. First, select the range G6:G8. Next, insert the MMULT function shown below. Finish by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.



3. Put it all together. First, select the range G6:G8. Next, insert the formula shown below. Finish by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.


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