A System of Linear Equations and a Reduced Matrix for the System

question 158

Multiple Choice

A system of linear equations and a reduced matrix for the system are given. Use the reduced matrix to find the general solution of the system, if one exists ​
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• A)​ , ,
• B)​ , ,
• C)​ , ,
• D)​ , ,
• E)​no solution

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