Consider a system of linear equations: X1 – x2 + x3 +2x4= -3 -2x1 + 2x2 + x3+ 5x4 = 15 3x1 + 2x2 + x3 + 5x4 = 5 %3D (a) Write down the augmented matrix of the system, and take this matrix to the reduced row echelon form. (b) Determine the leading and the free variables of the system, and write down its general solution.

Consider a system of linear equations: X1 – x2 + x3 +2x4= -3 -2x1 + 2x2 + x3+ 5x4 = 15 3x1 + 2x2 + x3 + 5x4 = 5 %3D (a) Write down the augmented matrix of the system, and take this matrix to the reduced row echelon form. (b) Determine the leading and the free variables of the system, and write down its general solution.

Elementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

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Author:Ron Larson

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Chapter1: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section1.1: Introduction To Systems Of Linear Equations

Problem 90E: Consider the system of linear equations in x and y. ax+by=ecx+dy=f Under what conditions will the...

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