Write the System of Equations Associated with the Augmented Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r | r } 9 & 7 & 17 \\7 & 18 & 5\end{array} \right]$$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Write the system of equations associated with the augmented matrix. Do not solve.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { r r | r } 9 & 7 & 17 \\7 & 18 & 5\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 7 x + 9 y = 17 \\ 7 x + 18 y = 5 \end{array} \right.\)
• B) \(\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 9 x + 7 y = 17 \\ 7 x + 18 y = 5 \end{array} \right.\)
• C) \(\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 9 x + 7 y = - 17 \\ 7 x + 18 y = - 5 \end{array} \right.\)
• D) \(\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 9 x + 7 y = 17 \\ 18 x + 7 y = 5 \end{array} \right.\)

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