Determine Whether the System Is Consistent $$\begin{aligned}x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } & + x _ { 3 } = 6 \\x _ { 1 } & - x _ { 3 } = - 2 \\x _ { 2 } + 3 x _ { 3 } & = 11\end{aligned}$$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system is consistent.
- $$\begin{aligned}x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } & + x _ { 3 } = 6 \\x _ { 1 } & - x _ { 3 } = - 2 \\x _ { 2 } + 3 x _ { 3 } & = 11\end{aligned}$$

• A) No
• B) Yes

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