Tutorial Week 5: Linear Algebra
Problem 1: A smart city distributes power from three sources Solar, Wind, and Hydro represented by vector P . The
distribution to three city districts, vector C, is governed by the mixing matrix K:
2 3 2 3
2 1 1 21
K = 41 2 15 , C = 4215
1 1 2 24
The relationship is defined by the linear system KP = C.
1
1. Find K Use Gauss-Jordan elimination on the augmented matrix [K | I]. Show all intermediate row operations
clearly.
2. Calculate the original source vector P .
Problem 2: Find the values of k for which the system
(
x + ky = 1
kx + y = 1
(a) has no solution.
(b) exactly one solution.
(c) infinitely many solutions.
(d) When there is exactly one solution, find x and y.