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The document contains instructions for Assignment 1 of the NPTEL Basic Linear Algebra 2020 course. It includes 5 questions covering the intersection of lines, Gaussian elimination of matrices, solving systems of linear equations, and conditions for a unique or consistent solution. Students must submit their responses by February 12, 2020.

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The document contains instructions for Assignment 1 of the NPTEL Basic Linear Algebra 2020 course. It includes 5 questions covering the intersection of lines, Gaussian elimination of matrices, solving systems of linear equations, and conditions for a unique or consistent solution. Students must submit their responses by February 12, 2020.

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NPTEL Basic Linear Algebra 2020

Assignment 1 - Subjective

Course Instructor: Prof. I. K. Rana Course TA: S. Venkitesh

Deadline: Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 23:59 IST

(1) Let L1 and L2 be lines in the plane, such that the x-intercepts of L1 and L2 are 5 and
−1 respectively, and that the respective y-intercepts are 5 and 1. Then at which point
do L1 and L2 intersect? [2]
(2) Use Gaussian elimination to convert the following matrices to REF.
(a)  
1 1 1
1 3 3 [2]
1 3 6
(b)  
1 1 1 1
1 0 1 1 [2]
1 0 1 0
(c)  
1 1 1
1 2 2  [2]
2 3 −4
(3) For what values of c does the following system have a solution?
x − y − 3z = 3, 2x + z = 0, 2y + 7z = c. [4]

(4) For which values of k does the following system have no solution?
x + ky = 1, kx + y = 1. [3]

(5) Consider the following system of equations.


−m1 x + y = b1 , −m2 x + y = b2 .
(a) Prove that if m1 6= m2 , then the system has exactly one solution. [2]
(b) Suppose m1 = m2 . Find the conditions under which the system is consistent. [3]

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