Help with a linear algebra problem

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around a linear algebra problem involving matrix manipulation and potential discrepancies in a solution manual. The original poster is seeking verification of their work on a linear equation problem.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to perform row operations on a matrix and questions the correctness of their resulting matrix in light of a suspected typo in the solution manual. Other participants provide feedback on the progress of the original poster's work.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing encouragement and feedback on the original poster's steps. There is an acknowledgment of potential typos in the solution manual, but no explicit consensus has been reached regarding the correctness of the matrix.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the presence of typos in the solution manual, which may affect the interpretation of the problem. The original poster's work is based on their understanding of the problem and the manual's content.

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i need help with a linear equation problem. I started the problem and after a few steps i checked the problem in the solution manual and there seem to be a typo in the text so i wanted to have someone check my work if i was doing it correctly. if i made a mistake can someone please correct me and tell me what i did wrong.

Homework Statement



matrix[(1,1,1), (1,1,0), (1,0,0)]

Homework Equations


The solution in the manual had the same steps as below only the matrix was different it
was matrix [(1,1,0), (0,0,-1), (0,-1,-1)].

The Attempt at a Solution


so i first i did R2 [tex]\rightarrow[/tex] R2 - R1.
Then i did R3[tex]\rightarrow[/tex]R3-1.
so my new matrix was [(1,1,1), (0,0,-1), (0,-1,-1)].
 
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so is my matrix correct and there is a typo in the book?
 
kurosaki69 said:
so is my matrix correct and there is a typo in the book?
Yes, bc R1 should not change.
 
thanks a lot now i know the book has a few typos because i have encountered a few
 

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