Consider the system of equations X2 + X3 2x2 + ax3 ax2 + 2x3 Describe, giving reasons, all possible values of a for which the system has (a) a unique solution. (b) infinitely many solutions. (c) no solutions. ax 1 + = 2 = = 24 4

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Consider the system of equations
X2 +
X3
2x2 + ax3
ax2 + 2x3
Describe, giving reasons, all possible values of a for which the system has
(a) a unique solution.
(b) infinitely many solutions.
(c) no solutions.
ax1
+
=
=
=
2
4
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the system of equations X2 + X3 2x2 + ax3 ax2 + 2x3 Describe, giving reasons, all possible values of a for which the system has (a) a unique solution. (b) infinitely many solutions. (c) no solutions. ax1 + = = = 2 4
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