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TyErd said:Homework Statement
I have attached the question
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I think the answer is no solution because there is 5 variables but only 3 equations. Is that correct?
For what values of the variables x1, x1, x2, x3, and x4 will this be a true statement?TyErd said:do you mean 0x1 + 0x2 + 0x3 + 0x4 + 0x5 = 4?
Not necessarily. There are three possibilities for a system of equations (which are here represented by an augmented matrix):TyErd said:if the third is also an equation that means there must be an answer right?
TyErd said:So because we have to assign variables and we have 5unknowns and 3 equations that must mean two values will be variables right?? so the answer has to be B yeah??
Matrices-back substitution is a technique used to solve systems of linear equations, which are commonly encountered in scientific research. It allows for the efficient and accurate calculation of unknown variables in a system of equations by manipulating matrices.
Unlike other methods such as Gaussian elimination, matrices-back substitution is specifically used for solving systems of equations that have already been converted into matrix form. It involves working backwards from the last equation in the system to find the values of the unknown variables.
The first step is to convert the system of equations into matrix form. Then, the matrix is manipulated using elementary row operations to reduce it to upper triangular form. The next step is to use back substitution to find the values of the unknown variables. Finally, the solutions are checked by plugging them back into the original equations.
Yes, matrices-back substitution can be used for systems of equations with any number of unknown variables. However, as the number of variables increases, the calculations can become more complex and time-consuming, making it less efficient compared to other methods.
One limitation is that it can only be used for systems of equations that have already been converted into matrix form. This means that the researcher must have some knowledge of matrix algebra. Additionally, as the number of equations and unknown variables increases, the calculations can become more difficult and prone to errors.