Question: 1. The three spring-mass systems connected in series, shown in the figure, are in equilibrium under the effect of a force of F=20N. The following

1. The three spring-mass systems connected in series, shown in the figure, are in equilibrium under the effect of a force of F=20N. The following system of equations is obtained from the balance of forces. k2.(x2x1)=k1x1k3(x3x2)=k2(x2x1)F=k3(x3x2) Since the spring coefficients ki, k2, k3 are 5,8 and 10N/m, respectively, calculate the x values using the Gaussian Elimination method. (Please indicate whether you are pivoting or not.)
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