Write the System of Equations Associated with the Augmented Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { r r | r } 14 & 17 & 13 \\ 15 & 6 & 12 \end{array} \right]$

question 421

Multiple Choice

Write the system of equations associated with the augmented matrix. Do not solve.
- $\left[ \begin{array} { r r | r } 14 & 17 & 13 \\ 15 & 6 & 12 \end{array} \right]$

• A) \(17 x + 14 y = 13\)
• \(15 x + 6 y = 12\)
• B) \(14 x + 17 y = 13\)
• \(6 x + 15 y = 12\)
• C) \(14 x + 17 y = 13\)
• \(15 x + 6 y = 12\)
• D) \(14 x + 17 y = - 13\)
• \(15 x + 6 y = - 12\)

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