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Orthogonality & Least Squares · Hard problem

A control system must deliver readings Ax=(3,9)A\mathbf x = (3,9), where AA has rows (1,2,2)(1,2,2) and (2,−1,1)(2,-1,1) – two constraints on three actuator commands x1,x2,x3x_1,x_2,x_3, so there are infinitely many solutions. Find the SMALLEST possible value of ∥x∥\|\mathbf x\| (the minimum-energy command).