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    Linear Algebra System Solution: (x,y,z) = (a,b,a), Non-Integer a + b Calculation

    The solution of the system ax + ay - z = 1 x - ay - az = -1 ax - y + az = 1 is (x,y,z) = (a,b,a). If a is not an integer, what is the numberical value of a + b. So I guess i should plug in (a,b,a) for (x,y,z) first.. a^2 + ab - a = 1 a - ab + a^2 = -1 a^2 - b - a^2 = 1 I am...