Consider the following system of linear equations in , , and , where is a real constant:
If the system has at least one solution , what is the value of ?
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To find the value of without individual values for and , we express as a linear combination . Matching the -coefficients requires . Matching the -coefficients yields , which gives . Verifying the -coefficient gives . Applying these multipliers to the right-hand sides gives .
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Linear combinations of dependent systems of equations
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Multiply the first equation by 2 to clear fractions: . Multiply the second equation by 3 to clear fractions: . Eliminate by forming . Dividing both sides of by 3 directly gives .
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