This problem in part (a) is known as the Flower of Thymaridas, named after a Pythagorean of
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(a) Given the n numbers a1, a2, ... an, solve for x1, x2, ..., xn in the following linear system:
x1 + x2 + ... + xn = a1
x1 + x2 = a2
x1 + x3 = a3
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x1 + xn = an
(b) Identify a problem in this exercise set that fits the pattern in part (a), and solve it using your general solution.
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Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications
ISBN: 978-0471669593
9th edition
Authors: Howard Anton, Chris Rorres
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