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The problem asks you to solve the system of linear equations:

\[
\begin{cases}
5x_1 - 4x_2 + 2x_3 + 2x_4 = 1 \\
-x_1 + x_2 + 2x_3 + 2x_4 = 1 \\
4x_1 - 3x_2 + 4x_3 + 4x_4 = 2 \\
-2x_1 + 2x_2 + 4x_3 + 4x_4 = 2
\end{cases}
\]

This system can be solved using Gaussian elimination or by converting it to a matrix equation and using row reduction techniques. Let's work through the solution step-by-step.

### Step 1: Write the System in Matrix Form
The system of equations can be represented as:

\[
\begin{bmatrix} 5 & -4 & 2 & 2 \\ -1 & 1 & 2 & 2 \\ 4 & -3 & 4 & 4 \\ -2 & 2 & 4 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \\ x_4 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 2 \\ 2 \end{bmatrix}
\]

### Step 2: Row Reduction
Let's perform Gaussian elimination to find the solutions:

1. **Row Operations**:
   - Multiply Row 2 by 5 and add to Row 1 to eliminate \(x_1\) from Row 1.
   - Similarly, adjust Rows 3 and 4 to achieve a row-echelon form.

2. **Back Substitution**:
   - Once we achieve an upper triangular matrix, solve for \(x_4\), \(x_3\), \(x_2\), and \(x_1\).

### Step 3: General Solution
The matrix should reduce to a form that allows us to express \(x_1, x_2, x_3, x_4\) in terms of free variables. Since the augmented matrix might have dependent rows, we'll introduce parameters \(s\) and \(t\) for the free variables and express the solution as:

\[
\begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \\ x_4 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} a \\ b \\ c \\ d \end{bmatrix} + s \begin{bmatrix} e \\ f \\ g \\ h \end{bmatrix} + t \begin{bmatrix} i \\ j \\ k \\ l \end{bmatrix}
\]

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Here are some related questions for further exploration:
1. How do you determine the number of free variables in a system of equations?
2. What does it mean if a system has infinitely many solutions?
3. How can you tell if a system of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent?
4. What are the implications of having dependent rows in the augmented matrix?
5. How can you verify the solution to a system of equations?

**Tip:** When performing Gaussian elimination, always choose pivot elements to avoid zero entries in the denominator during row operations.

Solve the system of linear equations: 5x1 - 4x2 + 2x3 + 2x4 = 1, -x1 + x2 + 2x3 + 2x4 = 1, 4x1 - 3x2 + 4x3 + 4x4 = 2, -2x1 + 2x2 + 4x3 + 4x4 = 2

Solve the system of linear equations using Gaussian elimination. This problem explores matrix representation and row reduction techniques to find the general solution. Suitable for undergraduate linear algebra students.

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