Linear Algebra - Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations
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Which condition indicates that a system of linear equations has a unique solution?

  • The coefficients A1 and A2 are equal.
  • The lines intersect at exactly one point. (correct)
  • The lines are parallel.
  • The y-intercepts of the lines are the same.

What is the result when the coefficients of the equations are proportional, but the constants are not?

  • The system has a unique solution.
  • The system has infinitely many solutions.
  • The system has no solution. (correct)
  • The system has exactly two solutions.

What does it mean if the determinant $A1B2 - A2B1$ is not equal to zero?

  • The system has no solutions.
  • The system has infinitely many solutions.
  • The lines are coincident.
  • The system has a unique solution. (correct)

In which scenario do two lines represented by linear equations have infinite solutions?

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What will happen to the system of equations if the lines represented are parallel?

<p>They will have no solutions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a system of two linear equations with different slopes?

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When do two equations represent parallel lines?

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If a system of two equations has coefficients such that $A1B2 = A2B1$ and $C1 eq C2$, which scenario does this represent?

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What can be concluded about the solution of the system given that there are no free variables?

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Which condition must be satisfied for a matrix to be in echelon form?

<p>Each leading nonzero entry must be to the right of the leading entry in the previous row. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identifying the pivots in an echelon matrix is crucial for what purpose?

<p>To determine the rank and solve the system of equations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given echelon matrix example, which columns contain the pivots?

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When solving the equations from the example, what is the value of x2?

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Which property is NOT a requirement for a matrix to be classified as an echelon matrix?

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What is the leading nonzero element in the first row of the given echelon matrix?

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How is the solution for x1 determined from the provided equations?

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What does a degenerate equation indicate in a system of equations?

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What is the purpose of using the Gaussian Elimination algorithm?

<p>To solve systems of linear equations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pivot variable is used in the second step of the elimination process?

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What is the result of the operation L3 ←− L3 − 2L2?

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What happens to the system of equations if an operation results in a degenerate equation with a zero constant?

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Which equation remains after the first step of forward elimination?

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What does the variable 'm' represent during the elimination process?

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What is the overall result of the Gaussian elimination from the provided system?

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What is the expression for the variable x1 derived from the equation provided?

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What is the first step in the Forward Elimination process of Gaussian Elimination?

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What happens if the resulting equation from the elimination process is of the form $0x1 + 0x2 + ... + 0xn = b$ where $b ≠ 0$?

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Which of the following correctly describes the role of the pivot in Forward Elimination?

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What is an outcome of using Gaussian Elimination if a degenerate equation is formed where $0x1 + 0x2 + ... + 0xn = 0$?

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What is the result if during the elimination process a new equation is formed that retains the same form as the original equations?

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Which statement best describes the Back-Substitution method in Gaussian Elimination?

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What is the general form of the vector solution derived from the equations?

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What are the pivots identified in the Gaussian elimination process for the system Ax = b?

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In the equations derived from the Gaussian elimination, what expression represents x1?

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What does the variable x3 represent in the system Ax = b?

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Which row operation corresponds to transforming R3 using the pivot from R2 in the system Ax = 0?

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What is the value of x2 in terms of the free variable t?

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What is the form of the general solution x* for the system Ax = b?

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What is the general solution of the equation Ax = b according to Theorem 7.2?

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Which of the following represents the structure of the matrix before applying the Gaussian elimination method for Ax = 0?

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Which component is NOT part of the decomposition of the general solution x∗ for Ax = b?

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What is the role of the row operations in the Gaussian elimination process?

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If xp is a particular solution of Ax = b, what does xh represent?

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What is the format of the general solution x∗ for a nonhomogeneous system Ax = b?

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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the solutions of Ax = b and Ax = 0?

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What type of solution does the notation xp represent in the context of the equation Ax = b?

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What does the notation x∗ signify in the context of the theorem?

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What does the general solution of the homogeneous system Ax = 0 provide in the context of Ax = b?

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Flashcards

2x2 Linear System Solution Types

A system of two linear equations with two unknowns can have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions.

Unique Solution (2x2)

Two lines intersect at a single point, meaning the system has one solution.

No Solution (2x2)

Two parallel lines, meaning the system has no solution.

Infinite Solutions (2x2)

Two overlapping lines, meaning the system has infinitely many solutions.

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Proportional Coefficients

The coefficients of x and y in the equations are proportional. For example: (2x+4y=6) and (4x+8y=12) A1/A2=B1/B2

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Nondegenerate System

In a system of linear equations, neither coefficient in any equation is both zero.

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System of Equations

A set of two or more equations with multiple unknowns.

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Linear Equation

An equation that can be graphed as a straight line.

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Gaussian Elimination Algorithm

A method for solving systems of linear equations, involving forward and back-substitution steps to simplify the system.

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Forward Elimination

The first part of Gaussian Elimination, reducing a system of equations into triangular or simpler form, aiming to eliminate variables from equations below the current pivot.

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Back-Substitution

The second part of Gaussian Elimination, used to solve for the variables in the simplified triangular system of equations, starting from the last equation.

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Pivot

A non-zero element used in the Gaussian Elimination Algorithm; the element which is used to eliminate other variables in the same column.

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Inconsistent System

A system of linear equations with no solution.

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Degenerate Equation

An equation in a system of equations that simplifies to 0 = 0 (if no term with a variable left) or 0 = c, where c is non-zero

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System of Linear Equations

A set of linear equations with multiple variables that need to be simultaneously solved for the variables.

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Triangular System

A system of linear equations where the coefficient matrix is an upper triangular or a lower triangular matrix.

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Pivot Variable

The variable in a linear equation that is used to eliminate its corresponding variable from other equations in a system.

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Gaussian Elimination

A systematic method for solving systems of linear equations by transforming the system into an equivalent triangular form.

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No Solution (System)

A system of linear equations with no solutions, meaning there is no set of values for the variables that satisfies all equations simultaneously.

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L1, L2, L3...

Notation for representing linear equations in a system, with L1 being the first equation, L2 being the second, and so on.

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M1

Notation for the modified system of equations after one set of eliminations in the Forward Elimination stage of Gaussian Elimination.

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Coefficient

A constant multiplied by a variable in an equation. It represents the proportionality between the variable and the resulting value.

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Echelon Matrix

A matrix where all zero rows are at the bottom and the leading nonzero entry (pivot) of each row is to the right of the pivot in the row above.

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Pivot (Echelon Matrix)

The leading nonzero entry in a row of an echelon matrix.

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Row Canonical Form

A special type of echelon matrix where each pivot is 1 and is the only nonzero entry in its column.

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Unique Solution (Linear System)

A system of equations has a unique solution if there is only one possible set of values that satisfies all the equations.

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Row Operations

Operations performed on rows of a matrix to transform it into echelon form or row canonical form.

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Row Equivalence

Two matrices are row equivalent if one can be obtained from the other by a sequence of row operations.

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Leading Nonzero Entry (Row)

The first non-zero element in a row of a matrix.

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Zero Rows

Rows in a matrix where all elements are zero.

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Elementary Row Operations

Operations that can be performed on a system of equations without changing the solution: swapping rows, multiplying a row by a non-zero constant, and adding a multiple of one row to another.

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Pivot Element

The non-zero element in the current row that is used to eliminate other variables in the same column during Gaussian elimination.

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Free Variable

A variable in a system of equations that can take on any value without affecting the solution, typically because its corresponding row is zero.

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General Solution

A solution to a system of equations that expresses all possible solutions in terms of free variables, if any exist.

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Homogeneous System

A system of linear equations where all constant terms are zero (b = 0 in Ax = b).

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General Solution of Ax=b

The set of all possible solutions for the equation Ax=b, where A is a matrix, x is a vector of unknowns, and b is a vector of constants. It can be represented as the sum of a particular solution (xp) and the general solution of the associated homogeneous system (xh).

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Homogeneous System (Ax=0)

A system of linear equations where the constant terms are all zero. It represents equations where the right-hand side of each equation is 0. The solutions to this system represent all possible linear combinations of the variables that satisfy the equations.

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Particular Solution (xp)

A specific solution that satisfies the non-homogeneous equation Ax=b, where A is a matrix, x is a vector of unknowns, and b is a vector of constants. It is a single point in the solution space.

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Theorem 7.2

This theorem states that the general solution of a non-homogeneous system of linear equations (Ax = b) can be found by adding a particular solution (xp) of the non-homogeneous system to the general solution (xh) of the associated homogeneous system (Ax = 0).

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Decompose a Solution

The process of breaking down the general solution of a non-homogeneous system (Ax= b) into two components: a particular solution (xp) that satisfies the specific non-homogeneous system and the general solution (xh) of the associated homogeneous system (Ax=0).

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What is the relationship between the solutions of Ax=b and Ax=0?

Any solution of Ax=b can be expressed as the sum of a particular solution of Ax=b and the general solution of the associated homogeneous system Ax=0. This means that the solution space of Ax=b is a shifted version of the solution space of Ax=0.

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What does the notation x* represent?

The notation x* represents the general solution of the equation Ax=b, which includes all possible solutions. It is the sum of a particular solution (xp) and the general solution of the associated homogeneous system (xh).

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How does Theorem 7.2 relate to the concept of superposition?

Theorem 7.2 is a specific case of the principle of superposition. Superposition states that the overall response of a linear system to multiple inputs is the sum of the responses to each individual input. In the context of linear equations, the particular solution represents the response to the specific 'input' b, while the general solution of the homogeneous system represents the 'free response' of the system. The theorem shows how to combine these responses to get the overall solution.

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Study Notes

Linear Algebra - Chapter 2: Systems of Linear Equations

  • Basic Definitions and Solutions:
    • A linear equation is of the form a₁x₁ + a₂x₂ + ... + aₙxₙ = b, where a₁, a₂, ..., aₙ, and b are constants.
    • A solution to a linear equation is a set of values for unknowns (x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ) that satisfy the equation when substituted.
    • A system of linear equations consists of multiple linear equations with the same unknowns.
    • A system can be homogeneous where all constant terms are zero, and nonhomogeneous where not all are zero. A homogeneous system always has a solution (zero/trivial solution) and may have infinitely many other solutions depending on the constraints.
    • A square linear system has the same number of equations as unknowns.
    • Consistent systems have one or infinitely many solutions. Inconsistent systems have no solutions.
  • Matrices:
    • Augmented matrix: Includes the coefficients and constants of the system.
    • Coefficient matrix: Only the coefficients of unknowns are included in the matrix.
  • Equivalent Systems and Elementary Operations:
    • Equivalent systems have the same solutions.
    • Elementary row operations modify a system and produce equivalent systems. These include:
      • exchanging two equations (interchange)
      • multiplying an equation by a nonzero scalar(scaling)
      • replacing an equation by the sum of that equation and a multiple of another
  • Small Square Systems (2x2):
    • Geometrically, these systems can be visualized as two lines intersecting in a plane, with different scenarios for solutions (unique solution, no solution, and infinitely many).
  • Systems in Triangular and Echelon Forms:
    • Triangular form: The leading unknown in each equation appears to the right of the leading unknown in the previous equation.
    • Echelon form: A system in echelon form has zeros below the leading unknown of each equation.
    • Pivot variables: unknowns in leading position
    • Free variables: unknowns that can take any value
  • Gaussian Elimination:
    • Algorithm for solving systems of linear equations.
    • Two parts: Forward elimination (reduce the augmented to triangular or echelon form) and Back-Substitution (find solutions).
  • Matrices in Echelon Form:
    • Zeros appear below the pivots in the matrix
  • Row Canonical Form:
    • Each pivot element is 1, and each pivot is the only nonzero element in its column
  • Row Equivalence:
    • Two matrices are row equivalent if one can be obtained from the other via a series of row operations

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