document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1198049>Question 1198049</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am trying to figure this question out, but am having significant problems.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Given the linear system: x+y+z = α<BR>\n" );
document.write( "                         6x-4y+5ßz = 31<BR>\n" );
document.write( "                         5x+2y+2z = 13\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find the values of a and b such that the system:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a) has one single solution, and give the solution values of x,y,z.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b) has infinite solutions, and give the solution values of x,y,z.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c) has no solutions\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The α and ß unknowns are really confusing me in this question. I understand the idea behind no solution, infinite solutions and one solution in the augmented matrix, but I can't seem to wrap my head around it when the α and ß are involved </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #831565 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=nsisson><B>nsisson(1)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/iconNewId_16x16.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=nsisson><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=831565\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> You are correct, the second equation is supposed to read 6x-4y+5ßz\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I have edited the original question so it is presented properly </SPAN>\n" );
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