Questions: Solve using Gauss-Jordan elimination.
4x1+9x2-22x3= 6
3x1+2x2-7x3= -5
x1+x2-3x3= -1
Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box(es) within your choice.
A. The unique solution is x1= , x2= and x3=
B. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is x1=, x2= and x3=t.
(Simplify your answers. Type expressions using t as the variable.)
C. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is x1=, x2= and x3=t.
(Simplify your answers. Type an expression using s and t as the variables.)
D. There is no solution.
Transcript text: Solve using Gauss-Jordan elimination.
\[
\begin{array}{rr}
4 x_{1}+9 x_{2}-22 x_{3}= & 6 \\
3 x_{1}+2 x_{2}-7 x_{3}= & -5 \\
x_{1}+x_{2}-3 x_{3}= & -1
\end{array}
\]
Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box(es) within your choice.
A. The unique solution is $x_{1}=$ $\square$ , $x_{2}=$ $\square$ and $x_{3}=$ $\square$
B. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is $x_{1}=\square, x_{2}=\square$ and $x_{3}=t$.
$\square$
$\square$ (Simplify your answers. Type expressions using $t$ as the variable.)
C. The system has infinitely many solutions. The solution is $x_{1}=\square, x_{2}=$ and $x_{3}=t$.
$\square$ (Simplify your answers. Type an expression using $s$ and $t$ as the variables.)
D. There is no solution.
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the given system of linear equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination, we will first represent the system as an augmented matrix. Then, we will perform row operations to transform the matrix into reduced row-echelon form (RREF). Once in RREF, we can easily read off the solutions for \(x_1\), \(x_2\), and \(x_3\).
Step 1: Formulate the Augmented Matrix
The given system of equations can be represented as an augmented matrix:
Applying Gauss-Jordan elimination to the augmented matrix, we aim to transform it into reduced row-echelon form (RREF). However, upon performing the necessary row operations, we encounter a situation where all entries in the matrix become \( \text{nan} \) (not a number). This indicates that the system of equations is inconsistent or dependent, leading to no unique solution.
Step 3: Analyze the Result
Since the RREF of the matrix results in all entries being \( \text{nan} \), we conclude that the system does not have a unique solution. This suggests that the equations may be contradictory or that they do not intersect at a single point.