[A] GJ 0 0 10 -a 0 -b 31] 30 0 00 0 00 4 0 0 0 0 00

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Please show your calculations step by step on how you get to the answers please. Use hand writing please well detailed.

For this question, use a = 27 and b = 4.

Replace a and b in the following augmented matrix:

Suppose that this matrix is the augmented matrix in reduced staggered form for a system of 4 linear equations with

5 variables (x1, X2, X3, X4 and X5).

• a) How many free variables does this system have?

Submit your answer below.

• b) Give the general solution of this system in canonical form.

To get the point here, simply submit the number of free variables.