Solving vector equations; is this possible?

Victor Eijkhout <[email protected]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:37:07 +0000
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Can someone tell me if the following can be solved in Axiom, and hence whet=
her I should bother learning the system?

I have two equations in vectors of arbitrary dimension: z =3D y + ax (a is =
scalar, x,y,z vector) & p^t z =3D 0
(p another vector). Vectors  x,y,p are known, vector z and scalar a are unk=
nown. Assume no two known vectors are orthogonal.

The solution of this is z =3D y + a x where a =3D -(p^t y) / (p^t x).

Is this expressible and solvable in Axiom?

Victor.


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5, 255, 255); display: inline !important; float: none; ">&nbsp;z
 =3D y &#43; a x where a =3D -(p^t y) / (p^t x).&nbsp;</span></div>
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