Parametrize the solution set of this one-equation system.

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The discussion focuses on parameterizing the solution set of the equation system defined by x1 + x2 + ... + xn = 0. The solution is represented as a subset of &mathbb;Rn, where the representative element is expressed as a sum of n-1 vectors that span the (n-1) dimensional solution space. The key insight is to rewrite the sum of these vectors as a single vector through component-wise addition, illustrating how the rows of the system interact to provide a comprehensive solution.

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The question: Parametrize the solution set of this one-equation system. x_1 + x_2 + ... + x_n = 0

My question (please look at the photo): I understood why we have the first row, but what's the point of the other rows?
 

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The answer is given as a subset of ##\mathbb{R}^n##, with the representative element given as a vector that is expressed as a sum of n-1 vectors that span the (n-1) dimensional solution space.

Re-write that sum as a single vector, by adding component-wise, and you'll see how the rows work together to solve the problem.
 

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