Linear Algebra

MATH 311
Rafik Hariri University
Sheet 1

I.
Determine the values of k such that the linear system

kx + y + z = 0

x + ky + z = 0

x + y + kz = 0


has
(1) No solutions.
(2) Infinitely many solutions.
(3) A unique solution.
II.
The augmented matrix of a linear system has the form
 
3 1 3 a
−1 0 −1 b
−1 2 0 c
(1) Determine the values of a, b, and c for which the linear system is consistent.
(2) Determine the values of a,b, and c for which the linear system is inconsistent.
(3) When it is consistent, does the linear system have a unique solution or infinitely many solutions?
(4) Give a specific consistent linear system and find one particular solution.
III.
The augmented matrix of a linear system has the form
 
−2 3 1 a
1 1 −1 b
0 5 −1 c
(1) Determine the values of a, b, and c for which the linear system is consistent.
(2) Determine the values of a,b, and c for which the linear system is inconsistent.
(3) When it is consistent, does the linear system have a unique solution or infinitely many solutions?