The Following System Does Not Have a Unique Solution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } x - y + 3 z = - 8 \\x + 5 y + z = 40 \\5 x + y + 13 z = 10\end{array} \right.$$

question 76

Multiple Choice

The following system does not have a unique solution. Solve the system.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } x - y + 3 z = - 8 \\x + 5 y + z = 40 \\5 x + y + 13 z = 10\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 4 + z , y = - 18 - 2 z , z = z\)
• B) \(x = 0 , y = - 1 , z = - 3\)
• C) inconsistent system, no solution
• D) \(x = 0 , y = 1 , z = - 3\)

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