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:
We are asked to find the solution set in parametric vector form, where the solution is expressed in terms of .
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Rewrite the equation:
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Simplify the equation:
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Solve for one variable in terms of : Let's solve for :
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Parametric form: We have in terms of and . Now, let's express the general solution for the vector .
Let (a free parameter), and (another free parameter). Then: Thus, the solution vector becomes:
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Express in parametric vector form: We can factor out the parameters and to write the solution in parametric vector form:
Final Parametric Vector Form:
Where and are free parameters representing the solution set.
Do you want further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How would you solve a system of equations with more than one equation?
- What are the free variables in a homogeneous system?
- How can you verify if a solution is correct for a system of equations?
- What does it mean for a system of equations to have infinitely many solutions?
- 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