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How do I solve this equation?-example-1

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The solution to the system of equations is (x1 ,x2 ,x3 ,x4 )=(−282,−1,0,0).

The equation you sent me is a system of four linear equations with four unknowns.

To solve it, you can use Gaussian elimination.

This method involves eliminating the variables one at a time until you are left with a single equation in a single variable.

Here are the steps to solve the system of equations using Gaussian elimination:

Write the system of equations in augmented matrix form.

[5 -2 3 1 2013]

[2 3 1 1 -3]

[0 0 -1 2 -3]

[0 0 0 4 4]

Eliminate x 1 from the second, third, and fourth equations.

[5 -2 3 1 2013]

[0 7 4 -1 -1979]

[0 0 -1 2 -3]

[0 0 0 4 4]

Eliminate x2 from the third and fourth equations.

[5 -2 3 1 2013]

[0 7 4 -1 -1979]

[0 0 -1 2 -3]

[0 0 0 4 0]

Solve the fourth equation for x3 .

x_3 = \frac{0}{4} = 0

Substitute 0 for x3 in the third equation and solve for x2.

-x_2 = 2 - 3

x_2 = -1

Substitute -1 for x2 in the second equation and solve for x1 .

7x_1 - 4 - 1 = -1979

7x_1 = -1974

x_1 = -282

Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is (x1 ,x2,x3 ,x4 )=(−282,−1,0,0).

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