Approximate Solution

Explore the idea of an approximate solution for an inconsistent linear system.

We concluded our previous discussion about inconsistent linear systems by saying that no solution exists for such a system. However, there are scenarios in which it’s still important to find the solution for a system, even if it’s an approximate solution. Imagine a space travel company is landing its rocket booster back on earth. The company’s goal is to land the rocket on a platform floating on the sea. Assume that the mathematical model for this task is a linear system with variables like wind speed, rocket weight, and sea waves. The ideal case would be to land the rocket on the marker at the center of the platform.

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