Can We Solve for 15 Variables Using Only 10 Equations?

mubashirmansoor · Oct 3, 2006

Can we find the numerical values of 15 variables by solving 10 equations which involve all 15 variables, simultaneously?

radou · Oct 3, 2006

mubashirmansoor said:

Can we find the numerical values of 15 variables by solving 10 equations which involve all 15 variables, simultaneously?

For such a system of equations, the solution would be parametric. So, the answer is no.

HallsofIvy · Oct 4, 2006

You must have at least as many equations as variables in order to be able to solve for specific values.

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