17. Consider the system x₁ + x₂ + x₂ = 2q 2x₁ - 3x₂ + 2x₂ = 4q 3x₁2x₂ + px₂ = 9 where p and q are arbitrary constants. For what values of p and q does this system have a unique solution?

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Consider the system
x₁ + x₂ + x3 = 2q
2x₁ - 3x₂ + 2x₂ = 4q
3x₁ - 2x₂ + px₂ = 9
where p and q are arbitrary constants. For what
values of p and q does this system have a unique
solution?
Transcribed Image Text:17. Consider the system x₁ + x₂ + x3 = 2q 2x₁ - 3x₂ + 2x₂ = 4q 3x₁ - 2x₂ + px₂ = 9 where p and q are arbitrary constants. For what values of p and q does this system have a unique solution?
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