Exercises 1 and 2 use the notation for matrices in echelon form. Suppose each matrix represents the augmented matrix for a system of linear equations. In each case, determine if the system is consistent. If the system is consistent, determine if the solution is unique. 1) a) ∎∗∗∗   0∎∗∗   00∎0     b) 0∎∗∗∗   00∎∗∗   0000∎ 2) a) ∎∗∗   0∎∗   000     b) ∎∗∗∗∗   00∎∗∗   000∎∗ In Exercises 3 and 4, determine the value(s) of h such that the matrix is the augmented matrix of a consistent linear system. 3) 23h   467 4) 1−3−2    5h−7 In Exercises 5 and 6, choose h and k such that the system has (a) no solution, (b) a unique solution, and (c) many solutions. Give separate answers for each part. 5) x1+hx2=2     4x1+8x2=k 6) x1+3x2=2     3x1+hx2=k

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
4th Edition
ISBN:9781285463247
Author:David Poole
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Chapter2: Systems Of Linear Equations
Section2.2: Direct Methods For Solving Linear Systems
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Exercises 1 and 2 use the notation for matrices in echelon form. Suppose each matrix represents the augmented matrix for a system of linear equations. In each case, determine if the system is consistent. If the system is consistent, determine if the solution is unique.

1) a) ∎∗∗∗   0∎∗∗   00∎0

    b) 0∎∗∗∗   00∎∗∗   0000∎

2) a) ∎∗∗   0∎∗   000

    b) ∎∗∗∗∗   00∎∗∗   000∎∗

In Exercises 3 and 4, determine the value(s) of h such that the matrix is the augmented matrix of a consistent linear system.

3) 23h   467

4) 1−3−2    5h−7

In Exercises 5 and 6, choose h and k such that the system has (a) no solution, (b) a unique solution, and (c) many solutions. Give separate answers for each part.

5) x1+hx2=2     4x1+8x2=k

6) x1+3x2=2     3x1+hx2=k

 

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