Solving systems of linear equations is an essential skill in algebra and underpins many problems in calculus, including those found in the IIT JEE curriculum. A system of linear equations consists of two or more equations with multiple variables. The solution to the system is the set of variable values that satisfies all equations simultaneously.
In our problem, after applying differentiation and using the conditions given, we arrived at three equations:
- \( 8 = 2A + B \)
- \( 33 = 8A + 3B + C \)
- \( \frac{7}{3} = \frac{1}{3}A + \frac{1}{2}B + C \)
Here, there are various ways to solve such a system, including substitution, elimination, and matrix methods like using determinants or row reduction. In the step-by-step solution provided, the substitution method is primarily used, starting with solving one equation for one variable and substituting that result into the other equations. This approach leads us to the values for A, B, and C that meet the initial conditions of the problem, completing the exercise.