Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Determinants - 3.2 Properties of Determinants - Problems - Page 219: 24

Answer

The given system has a unique solution if and only if $k \ne 1$ or $k \ne0$

Work Step by Step

$A=\begin{bmatrix} 1 &k & 0|2\\ k &1&1|1\\ 1 & 1 & 1 | 1 \end{bmatrix}$ The determinant for $\begin{bmatrix} 1 &k & 0\\ k &1&1\\ 1 & 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ is: $\rightarrow \det A=k-k^2=k(1-k)$ The given system has a unique solution if and only if $\det A\ne0$ $k(1-k) \ne 0$ Hence, $k \ne 1$ or $k \ne0$
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