Solve the System of Equations $$\begin{array} { r } 2 x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } = 0 \\x _ { 1 } - 3 x _ { 2 } + x _ { 3 } = 0 \\3 x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } - x _ { 3 } = 0\end{array}$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 2 x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } = 0 \\x _ { 1 } - 3 x _ { 2 } + x _ { 3 } = 0 \\3 x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } - x _ { 3 } = 0\end{array}$$

• A) \(( 1,0,0 )\)
• B) \(( 0,1,0 )\)
• C) No solution
• D) \(( 0,0,0 )\)

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