Solve the given matrix equation for α, or explain why no solution exists:
belongs to book: A First Course in Linear Algebra|Robert A. Beezer|| Chapter number:3| Question number:C12
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belongs to book: A First Course in Linear Algebra|Robert A. Beezer|| Chapter number:3| Question number:C12
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The given equation
leads to the 6 equations in α:
4 + α = 7
3 + 3α = 12
−6 + 4α = 6
2α = 6
1 + α = 4
1 − α = −2.
The only value that solves all 6 equations is α = 3, which is the solution to the original matrix equation.
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