To solve: The linear system using matrices.
Answer to Problem 1MC
The solution of the given system of equations is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The system of linear equations is,
Calculation:
Use Gauss-Jordan elimination method to solve the augmented matrix without the back substitution.
The augmented matrix for the linear equations is,
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The system of linear equations that corresponds to the above matrix is,
Hence, the solution of the given system of equations is
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