Write the Augmented Matrix for the System $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x + 6 y - 2 z = 41 \\6 x + 5 y + 3 z = 26 \\2 x + 8 y + 7 z = 47\end{array}$$

question 455

Multiple Choice

Write the augmented matrix for the system. Do not solve the system.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 3 x + 6 y - 2 z = 41 \\6 x + 5 y + 3 z = 26 \\2 x + 8 y + 7 z = 47\end{array}$$

• A)
• \[\left[ \begin{array} { r r r | r }
• 3 & 6 & 2 & 41 \\
• 6 & 5 & 8 & 26 \\
• - 2 & 3 & 7 & 47
• \end{array} \right]\]
• B)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r r r | r } 3 & 6 & - 2 & 41 \\ 6 & 5 & 3 & 26 \\ 2 & 8 & 7 & 47 \end{array} \right]\)
• C)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r r r | r } 41 & - 2 & 6 & 3 \\ 26 & 3 & 5 & 6 \\ 47 & 7 & 8 & 2 \end{array} \right]\)
• D)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { r r r } 3 & 6 & - 2 \\ 6 & 5 & 3 \\ 2 & 8 & 7 \end{array} \right]\)

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