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The document is an assignment for a course that covers linear algebra topics. It contains 5 questions on solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, properties of matrices, and an application problem involving the ages of three friends. Students are expected to show all steps when solving systems using Gaussian elimination.

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Assignment 4

The document is an assignment for a course that covers linear algebra topics. It contains 5 questions on solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, properties of matrices, and an application problem involving the ages of three friends. Students are expected to show all steps when solving systems using Gaussian elimination.

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WTW124 (2020) Assignment 4 [Total = 10]

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The University of Pretoria commits itself to produce academic work of integrity. I affirm that I am
aware of and have the read the Rules and Policies of the University, more specifically the Disciplinary
Procedure and the Tests and Examination Rules, which prohibit any unethical, dishonest or improper
conduct during tests, assignments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment. I am aware
that no student or any other person may assist or attempt to assist another student, or obtain help,
or attempt to obtain help from another student or any other person during tests, assessments, assign-
ments, examinations and/or any other forms of assessment.

NB: It is advisable to do the relevant exercises in the textbook the previous week before attempting
the assignment. You must complete all questions. Only selected questions will be marked.

1.1. Find all solutions to the non-linear system below.

x2 + y 2 + z 2 = 14
x2 + z 2 = 5
y2 − z2 = 5

1.2. How many solutions does the system have in question 1.1?

1.3. Verify that hx, y, zi = h2t, t + 3, 3t − 2i is a solution to this linear system

x+y−z = 5
−2x + 7y − z = 23
−x + 2y = 6

for any real number t.

1.4. Give a geometric interpretation of the system and the solution given in question 1.3.

1.5. Please write down a non-linear system of three equations and three unknowns with EXACTLY
two solutions. Also include the two solutions in your answer.

[2 marks here]
2.1. Let A and B be any 2 × 2 real matrices. Prove that A + B = B + A. In your proof, indicate
which property of real numbers did you use.

2.2. Determine A2 + B 2 if matrices A and B satisfy:

 
13 12
2A + B =
17 20
 
4 1
A − 2B = .
1 0
2.3. If x is a real number and x2 = 1 then x = 1 or x = −1. Nawty Nelly thinks if A is a 2 × 2
real matrix and A2 = I then A = I or A = −I. Disprove Nawty Nelly’s claim. Explain why your
counter-example works.

2.4. Let α be the last digit of your student number. A, B, C are matrices of unknown sizes. It is
known that AB exists and it is a (10 + α) × 8 matrix. It is known that BC exists and it is a 2 × 5
matrix. What are the sizes of matrices A, B and C?

2.5. Suppose A and B are any 2 × 2 real matrices. Let C = AB − BA. Prove that if C = [cij ] then
c11 + c22 = 0.
[4 marks here]

3. Xin, Yow and Zef is having a weekend braai or barbeque. They made the following true statements:

“Four times Xin’s age minus Zef’s age is 53.”


“If you double Yow’s age minus Xin’s age and then you add triple Zef’s age you get 85.”
“The sum of our three ages is 60.”

3.1. Let the ages of Xin, Yow, Zef be x, y, z respectively. Write down a linear system that represents
the information above.

3.2. In one paragraph, without using mathematical symbols, explain the procedure or give a brief
outline of the algorithm of Gaussian-elimination in WORDS. You can use at most five sentences in
your answer.

3.3. Write down the augmented matrix corresponding to the system in question 3.1.

3.4. Use Gauss-elimination and backward substitution to solve the system in question 3.1. Clearly
indicate all row operations you use and write down the system of equations corresponding to the final
matrix.

NB: See Chapter 2.3. Take note from now onwards you must use this method to solve a linear sys-
tem in WTW124. Take it slow and ONLY USE ONE ROW OPERATION at a time. That is take
the augmented system, indicate and implement one row operation at a time to get a new equivalent
system. Continue in this manner, until the final system is in row-echelon form.

3.5. Who is the oldest of the three friends? Also, VERIFY that your solution is correct.
[4 marks here]

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