Determine Whether the System Is Consistent A) Yes
B) No

question 48

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system is consistent.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x _ { 1 } + 2 x _ { 2 } + x _ { 3 } = - 11 \\2 x _ { 1 } - 3 x _ { 2 } - x _ { 3 } = 17 \\7 x _ { 1 } - x _ { 2 } = 12\end{array}$$

• A) Yes
• B) No

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