SOLUTION: For the matrix given in RREF, write the solution of the system of equations. [1 2 | 1] [0 0 | 0]

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Question 1199571: For the matrix given in RREF, write the solution of the system of equations.
[1 2 | 1]
[0 0 | 0]
Answer by ikleyn(52847)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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For the given RREF, the standard form of the system of linear equations is

    1x + 2y = 1,

    0x + 0y = 0.


The second equation is always valid for any values of x and y. 
Therefore, it does not carry any information and we can neglect it.


So, we have, actually, only one working equation

    x + 2y = 1.


It means that y can be any value, and x = 1 - 2y.


ANSWER.  y can be any value and x = 1-2y  is the general solution.

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