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Discussion of Problem 1042. Central Heating

hoan Hint [2] // Problem 1042. Central Heating 14 Dec 2010 23:48
there is only one answer or no answer, therefor if the solution exist it's the shortest.
hope can help you.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Tony Beta Lambda Re: Hint [1] // Problem 1042. Central Heating 18 Feb 2012 10:58
No, consider the following case:
3
1 -1
1 -1
1 2 3 -1
both 3 and 1 2 3 are correct answer but 3 is the shortest.
__Emiapwil__ Re: Hint // Problem 1042. Central Heating 13 Apr 2012 15:20
Read the description carefully! Your case is wrong because technician 1 and 2 can replace each other!

As the condition indicates that these vectors are linear independent, it's likely that there be zero or one solution.