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overdetermined (Definition)

An overdetermined system of linear equations has more equations than unknowns. In general, overdetermined systems have no solution. In some cases, linear least squares may be used to find an approximate solution.



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See Also: under determined, rank-nullity theorem

Other names:  over-determined, over determined
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Cross-references: linear least squares, solution, equations, system of linear equations
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AMS MSC: 15-00 (Linear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory :: General reference works )
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