Solve the following systems of homogeneous linear equations by matrix method:2x – y + 2z = 0, 5x + 3y – z = 0,X + 5y – 5z = 0.
Matching exercise
Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
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A X = 0
Now, |A| = 2(– 15 + 5) + 1(– 25 + 1) + 2(25 – 3)= 0
Hence, the system has infinite solutions
Let z = k
2x – y = – 2k
5x + 3y = k