Find the Values of the Variables for Which the Statement $$\left[ \begin{array} { l } \mathrm { a } \\9 \\8\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l } 8 \\\mathrm { x } \\8\end{array} \right]$$

question 507

Multiple Choice

Find the values of the variables for which the statement is true, if possible.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { l } \mathrm { a } \\9 \\8\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l } 8 \\\mathrm { x } \\8\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(a = 8 ; x = 9\)
• B) \(a = 8 ; x = 8\)
• C) \(a = 9 ; x = 8\)
• D) \(a = 9 ; x = 9\)

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