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This document contains a 6 question, closed book linear algebra test with multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. Students are asked to sign a statement confirming their academic integrity before beginning the test. The questions cover identifying systems of linear equations in standard form and reduced row echelon form, determining the number of solutions for a system, using Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve systems, setting up and solving systems based on word problems, and interpreting solutions in context.

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182 Linear Algebra Test 1

This document contains a 6 question, closed book linear algebra test with multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. Students are asked to sign a statement confirming their academic integrity before beginning the test. The questions cover identifying systems of linear equations in standard form and reduced row echelon form, determining the number of solutions for a system, using Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve systems, setting up and solving systems based on word problems, and interpreting solutions in context.

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182 Linear Algebra I TEST # 1 FALL 2021


Prof. Paola Di Muro
Student # _______________
First Name__________________________ Last Name_____________________________________

You have 1hours to complete this test.


Show your work in the space provided. THIS IS A CLOSED BOOK TEST. Calculators, cell phones,
smart watches, notes, help from external sources, electronic devices are NOT allowed.
Please read the following statement and sign your confirmation
I recognize the importance of upholding academic integrity in all University activities and confirm that I will
model its fundamental values (honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage) during this
examination.

STUDENT NAME (PRINT)____________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________________

1. TRUE/ FALSE, fill in the blanks section


(a) (0.5 each) The following are linear equations in x 1 , x 2 , x 3
(i) 3x 1 – 2 x 2 = tan 30̊ True False

(ii) x 1 + 2x 1 x 2 – x 3 = 0 True False

(b) (0.5 each) The following matrices are in reduced row-echelon form:

1 0 0 0
  0 1 0 0 
(i)  0 1 1 3 True False (ii)   True False
0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1
 

[1 mark] For problem (b): if false, say why

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. (1 mark each) For each of the following systems of linear equations, circle the correct statement:
(a) x1 - 2 x 2 + 4 x3 = 2
4 x 1 - 8 x 2 + 16 x 3 = 6 has

(i) a unique solution (ii) infinitely many solutions (iii) no solutions

(b) x 1 – 3x 2 + x 3 = 1
3 x1 – 9 x 2 + 3 x 3 = 3 has

(i) a unique solution (ii) infinitely many solutions (iii) no solutions


(c) x1 = 0
3 x1 - x 2 = 0 has
- x1 + x 2 = 0
(i) a unique solution (ii) infinitely many solutions (iii) no solution
3. [4 marks] For which value(s) of k does the following system of linear equations have: (a) unique
solution, (b) infinite many solutions or (c) no solution?

k x1 – x 2 = 4 slope m1 =
4 x 1 – 9 k x 2 = – 12 slope m2 = m1 = m2 when

CONCLUSION (a) unique solution when ______________________________

(b) many solutions when __________________________ (c) no solution when ______________________

4 [3 marks] Use Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve the following system. Indicate which row operation you
are using. Clearly state the solution.

x 2 – 3 x 3 + x4 = 0
(a) x1 + x2 – x 3 + 4 x4 = 0
–2 x 1 – 2 x 2 + 2 x 3 – 8 x4 = 0
5. The freeway network in the figure shows traffic flows in cars per minute. The traffic flows x1, x2, x3, x4 and x5
that flow in the freeway are unknown. Of course, traffic cannot accumulate at a junction, so the total traffic
flowing into a junction (A, B, C, and D) must equal the total traffic flowing out.
30
X1

X2

10 A B 20

60
X3
50

D 15

35
C X4

25

X5

(a) (4 marks) Set up a system of linear equations that describes the above situation. Write down the augmented
matrix and use row reduction to solve the system. Clearly state the solution.

(b) (2 marks) Suppose x5 is measured and found to be 80 cars per minute. Find x1, x2, x3 and x4 . What is the
minimum value of x5 for the solutions to make sense in real life?
6. [3 marks] Use Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve the following system. Indicate which row operation you
are using. Clearly state the solution.

(a) – 2y + 3z = 1
3x + 6y – 3z = – 2
6x +6 y + 3z = 5

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