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TonyC
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I am having trouble finding the solution to the homogeneous system of linear equations:
2x-2y+z=0
-2x+y+z=0
2x-2y+z=0
-2x+y+z=0
(No :yuck:)HallsofIvy said:(Am I the only person who hates multiple choice questions in mathematics?)
A homogeneous system of linear equations is a set of equations in which all the constant terms are equal to zero. In other words, the right-hand side of each equation is equal to zero.
The main difference between a homogeneous and non-homogeneous system of linear equations is that in a homogeneous system, all the constant terms are equal to zero, while in a non-homogeneous system, at least one of the constant terms is non-zero.
To solve a homogeneous system of linear equations, you can use methods such as substitution, elimination, or Gaussian elimination. These methods involve manipulating the equations to find the values of the variables that satisfy all the equations at the same time.
A homogeneous system of linear equations can have either a unique solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solution. This depends on the number of equations and variables in the system.
Homogeneous systems of linear equations are important in mathematics and science because they represent systems that have a balance or symmetry. They are also used to model real-life situations and can be solved to find solutions to problems in various fields such as economics, engineering, and physics.