To find: whether there is any solution and also find the general expression for the solution.
Answer to Problem 25WE
The general expressions for the solutions of the given system is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Let us first transform the given system of equations into a triangular system.
Multiply first equation by
Then, multiply the first equation by
In
The third equation in the resulting system shows that the given system is dependent and has infinitely many solutions. The solutions for
In
Substitute
Therefore, the general expressions for the solutions of the given system is
Conclusion:
The general expressions for the solutions of the given system is
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