Write the Augmented Matrix for the System $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x + 5 y = 15 \\7 x + 9 y = 17\end{array}$$

question 451

Multiple Choice

Write the augmented matrix for the system. Do not solve the system.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x + 5 y = 15 \\7 x + 9 y = 17\end{array}$$

• A)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } 5 & 7 & 15 \\ 5 & 9 & 17 \end{array} \right]\)
• B)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } 5 & 5 & 17 \\ 9 & 7 & 15 \end{array} \right]\)
• C)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } 15 & 5 & 5 \\ 17 & 7 & 9 \end{array} \right]\)
• D)
• \(\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } 5 & 5 & 15 \\ 7 & 9 & 17 \end{array} \right]\)

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