Problem 2. For each of the following equations determine whether they are linear and if yes, how many variables do they contain? a) 8x1-5x2=0 b) -2x1+5x2+x3-8x4 - 6x5=0 c) x₁¹ - 3x₂ = = 8

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Problem 2. For each of the following equations determine whether they are
linear and if yes, how many variables do they contain?
a) 8x1-5x2=0
b) -2x1+5x2+x3-8x4 - 6x5-0
c) x₁ - 3x₂ = 8
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2. For each of the following equations determine whether they are linear and if yes, how many variables do they contain? a) 8x1-5x2=0 b) -2x1+5x2+x3-8x4 - 6x5-0 c) x₁ - 3x₂ = 8
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