Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to the following system of equations, or show that none exists. 5x₁ + 12x₂ + 5x3 = 14 2x₁ + 5x2 + 4x3 = -2 X₁ + 2x2 - 3x3 = 8 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. A. The unique solution is x₁ = ₁ × ₂ = 1 and X3 = 3 B. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is x₁ = , X₂ =, and x₂ = t. (Simplify your answer. Type an expression using t as the variable.) C. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is x₁ = x₂ = S, and x3 = t. (Simplify your answer. Type an expression using s and t as the variables.) D. There is no solution.

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### Solving Systems of Equations using Gaussian Elimination

#### Problem Statement

**Objective:**
Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to the following system of equations, or show that none exists.

\[ \begin{cases} 
5x_1 + 12x_2 + 5x_3 = 14 \\
2x_1 + 5x_2 + 4x_3 = -2 \\
x_1 + 2x_2 - 3x_3 = 8 
\end{cases} \]

#### Choices

Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.

- **A.** The unique solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = \_\_, \) and \( x_3 = \_\_ \).

- **B.** The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = \_\_, \) and \( x_3 = t \).
(Simplify your answer. Type an expression using \( t \) as the variable.)

- **C.** The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = s, \) and \( x_3 = t \).
(Simplify your answer. Type an expression using \( s \) and \( t \) as the variables.)

- **D.** There is no solution.

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### Solution Explanation

To solve this system using Gaussian elimination, perform the following steps:

1. **Write the augmented matrix:**

\[
\begin{pmatrix}
5 & 12 & 5 & | & 14 \\
2 & 5 & 4 & | & -2 \\
1 & 2 & -3 & | & 8 
\end{pmatrix}
\]

2. **Use row operations to achieve row echelon form.**

3. **Simplify to reduced row echelon form if needed.**

4. **Interpret the resulting matrix to identify the solutions or determine if no solution exists.**

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This material guides students through Gaussian elimination, allowing for practical application and better understanding of linear algebra concepts.
Transcribed Image Text:### Solving Systems of Equations using Gaussian Elimination #### Problem Statement **Objective:** Use Gaussian elimination to find the complete solution to the following system of equations, or show that none exists. \[ \begin{cases} 5x_1 + 12x_2 + 5x_3 = 14 \\ 2x_1 + 5x_2 + 4x_3 = -2 \\ x_1 + 2x_2 - 3x_3 = 8 \end{cases} \] #### Choices Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. - **A.** The unique solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = \_\_, \) and \( x_3 = \_\_ \). - **B.** The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = \_\_, \) and \( x_3 = t \). (Simplify your answer. Type an expression using \( t \) as the variable.) - **C.** The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is \( x_1 = \_\_, x_2 = s, \) and \( x_3 = t \). (Simplify your answer. Type an expression using \( s \) and \( t \) as the variables.) - **D.** There is no solution. --- ### Solution Explanation To solve this system using Gaussian elimination, perform the following steps: 1. **Write the augmented matrix:** \[ \begin{pmatrix} 5 & 12 & 5 & | & 14 \\ 2 & 5 & 4 & | & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & -3 & | & 8 \end{pmatrix} \] 2. **Use row operations to achieve row echelon form.** 3. **Simplify to reduced row echelon form if needed.** 4. **Interpret the resulting matrix to identify the solutions or determine if no solution exists.** --- This material guides students through Gaussian elimination, allowing for practical application and better understanding of linear algebra concepts.
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