Finding Solution Set for Vectors

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The discussion focuses on determining the solution set for a system of linear equations involving complex coefficients. The equations presented are: (1+2i)x1 + (1-i)x2 + x3 = 0, ix1 + (1+i)x2 - ix3 = 0, and 2ix1 + ix2 + (1+3i)x3 = 0. The recommended method for solving this system is row reduction to achieve row echelon form, allowing for the manipulation of complex numbers in the process. Participants emphasize the similarity to solving real-number systems, with specific techniques such as eliminating variables through subtraction of equations.

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How can I determine the solution set?

(1+2i)x1 + (1-i)x2 + x3 = 0,
ix1 + (1+i)x2 - ix3 = 0,
2ix1 + ix2 + (1+3i)x3 = 0.

Thanks..
 
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Simply perform row-reduction to reduce the system to its row echelon form. The only difference with this and matrices containing only real numbers is that you can now multiply row by complex numbers as well.
 
Or just solve the three equations the way you learned to solve linear equations way back. For example, subtracting 2 times the second equation from the third eliminates x1.
 

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