What does it mean to set the technology matrix of the Leontif Input Output Model to 0?

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I'm just beginning to learn about Leontif Input Output Systems and Linear Algebra. What is the significance of the solution if I set the technology matrix equal to the trivial solution (make the system of equations into a homogeneous linear system) $$ \left[ \begin{array}{ccc|c} \frac {-1}2 & \frac 13 & \frac 12 & 0 \\ \frac 14 & \frac{-2}3 & \frac14 & 0 \\ \frac 14 & \frac 13 & \frac{-3}4 & 0 \end{array} \right] $$ This is assuming that the original system is: $$\frac 12x + \frac 13y + \frac 13 z = x$$ $$\frac 14x + \frac 13y + \frac 14 z = y$$ $$\frac 14x + \frac 13y + \frac 14 z = z$$ Where $x, y, z$ are the production values of the three sectors of a simple economy. Amount supplied is equal to the amount demanded.