Math Problem Statement

Write the solution set of the given homogeneous system in parametric vector form. 4 x 1 plus 4 x 2 plus 8 x 3 equals 0 where the solution set is xequalsleft bracket Start 3 By 1 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column x 1 2nd Row 1st Column x 2 3rd Row 1st Column x 3 EndMatrix right bracket. write as x = x_3 (fill in)

Solution

The given homogeneous system of equations is:

4x1+4x2+8x3=04x_1 + 4x_2 + 8x_3 = 0

We are asked to find the solution set in parametric vector form, where the solution is expressed in terms of x3x_3.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite the equation: 4x1+4x2+8x3=04x_1 + 4x_2 + 8x_3 = 0

  2. Simplify the equation: x1+x2+2x3=0x_1 + x_2 + 2x_3 = 0

  3. Solve for one variable in terms of x3x_3: Let's solve for x1x_1: x1=x22x3x_1 = -x_2 - 2x_3

  4. Parametric form: We have x1x_1 in terms of x2x_2 and x3x_3. Now, let's express the general solution for the vector x=[x1x2x3]\mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix}.

    Let x2=tx_2 = t (a free parameter), and x3=sx_3 = s (another free parameter). Then: x1=t2sx_1 = -t - 2s Thus, the solution vector becomes: x=[x1x2x3]=[t2sts]\mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -t - 2s \\ t \\ s \end{bmatrix}

  5. Express in parametric vector form: We can factor out the parameters tt and ss to write the solution in parametric vector form: x=t[110]+s[201]\mathbf{x} = t \begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix} + s \begin{bmatrix} -2 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix}

Final Parametric Vector Form:

x=t[110]+s[201]\mathbf{x} = t \begin{bmatrix} -1 \\ 1 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix} + s \begin{bmatrix} -2 \\ 0 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} Where tt and ss are free parameters representing the solution set.


Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you solve a system of equations with more than one equation?
  2. What are the free variables in a homogeneous system?
  3. How can you verify if a solution is correct for a system of equations?
  4. What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinitely many solutions?
  5. How do you interpret the parametric vector form geometrically?

Tip: The parametric vector form helps visualize the solution space as a combination of basis vectors representing the free parameters.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Homogeneous Systems
Parametric Vector Form

Formulas

General form of a homogeneous system: Ax = 0
Parametric vector form: x = t * v1 + s * v2 where t and s are free parameters

Theorems

Existence and uniqueness theorem for linear systems
Parametric solutions of linear systems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and College