In each part suppose that the augmented matrix for a system of linear equation has been reduced by row operations to the given row echelon form. Solve the system
Suppose that the augmented matrix of a linear equations has been partially reduced using elementary row operations to
1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
0 | 1 | 1 | r |
0 | s | 1 | 2 |
Find all the value(s) (if any) of r and s for which the given system has:
(a) a unique solution, (b) an infinitely many solutions, (c) No solutions.
What is the difference between solving an equation such as 5y + 3 - 4y - 8 = 6 + 9 and simplifying an algebraic expression such as 5y + 3 - 4y - 8 ? If there is a difference, which topic should be taught first ? Why ?