Exercise 1679Algebra › Equations and radicalsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
A system depending on a parameter
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Statement
Solve the system
depending on the real parameter .
Hint
The determinant of the system is . Discuss according to its sign.
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Solution
Determinant. .
Case . Unique solution. By Cramer:
Case . System becomes twice, so the solutions are .
Case . System becomes and , i.e. and , incompatible. No solution.
Conclusion.
- : unique solution .
- : infinitely many solutions .
- : no solution.