Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032198238X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32198-238-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Equations in Linear Algebra - 1.2 Exercises - Page 23: 34

Answer

The numbers are not of absolute precision, rounded by octave: $$p(t)=1.71250t-1.19479t^2+0.66146t^3-0.07005t^4+0.00260t^5$$

Work Step by Step

Write down the augmented matrix and the reduce it with your software. if you try to use a polynomial of degree less than 5, the reduced echelon form indicates the system is not consistent.
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