Find a general solution of the system, and use that solution...

Find a general solution of the system, and use that solution to find a general solution of the associated homogeneous system and a particular solution of the given system. $$\left[\begin{array}{cccc} 9 & -3 & 5 & 6 \\ 6 & -2 & 3 & 1 \\ 3 & -1 & 3 & 14 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{c} x_{1} \\ x_{2} \\ x_{3} \\ x_{4} \end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{r} 4 \\ 5 \\ -8 \end{array}\right]$$

Find a general solution of the system, and use that solution to find a general solution of the associated homogeneous system and a particular solution of the given system.
$$\left[\begin{array}{cccc}
9 & -3 & 5 & 6 \\
6 & -2 & 3 & 1 \\
3 & -1 & 3 & 14
\end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{c}
x_{1} \\
x_{2} \\
x_{3} \\
x_{4}
\end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{r}
4 \\
5 \\
-8
\end{array}\right]$$

Key Concepts

System of Linear Equations

A system of linear equations consists of two or more linear equations involving the same set of variables. The main goal is to find values for these variables that satisfy all of the equations simultaneously. In linear algebra, such systems are often studied to understand the structure of their solutions, which can be unique, infinite, or nonexistent depending on the relationships between the equations.

Augmented Matrix

The augmented matrix is a compact way to represent a system of linear equations, where the coefficients of the variables are arranged in a matrix along with an additional column for the constant terms. This format facilitates systematic operations, such as row reduction, to simplify the system and ultimately solve it.

Gaussian Elimination

Gaussian elimination, also known as the method of row reduction, is a technique used to simplify a matrix to row-echelon or reduced row-echelon form. This process involves performing elementary row operations (such as row swapping, scaling, and adding multiples of rows) to eliminate variables and back substitute to obtain the solution of the system.

General Solution

The general solution of a system of linear equations includes all possible solutions and is typically expressed in terms of free parameters. When the system has infinitely many solutions, some variables are considered as free parameters, and the solution is given in a parametric vector form that captures the complete solution set.

Homogeneous System

A homogeneous system of linear equations is one in which all the constant terms are zero. This type of system always has at least the trivial solution (where all variables are zero), and its solution set forms a vector subspace. The solution of the homogeneous system is crucial because it represents the structure of the solution space linked to the system's null space.

Particular Solution

A particular solution to a non-homogeneous system is a specific solution that satisfies the given equations. When combined with the general solution of the associated homogeneous system, the particular solution yields the complete general solution of the original system, following the principle of superposition in linear systems.

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