SOLUTION: I'm trying to solve a problem on the diagonisation of a matrix, but in order to do it I have to solve the following simultaneous equations for x,y and z:
0x+0y+0z=0
0x-1.9y+3z=
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0x+0y+0z=0
0x-1.9y+3z=
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Question 174587: I'm trying to solve a problem on the diagonisation of a matrix, but in order to do it I have to solve the following simultaneous equations for x,y and z:
0x+0y+0z=0
0x-1.9y+3z=0
0x+3y+5.4z=0
I don't understand how I can solve for x when it's not given any values - would you be able to explain this to me?
Thank you
(This question is form 'Mathematics for Materials and Earth Science - Problem Set 6, question 4b' from my Earth Sciences Course)
KP Answer by SAT Math Tutor(36) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! You are right. X could be anything so it is trivial. I wouldn't bang your head against the wall. Either a typo or trick question of some kind.
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