Write the System of Equations Associated with the Augmented Matrix $\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } - 3 & 2 & - 2 \\ - 6 & 3 & - 9 \end{array} \right]$

question 445

Multiple Choice

Write the system of equations associated with the augmented matrix. Do not solve.
- $\left[ \begin{array} { l l | l } - 3 & 2 & - 2 \\ - 6 & 3 & - 9 \end{array} \right]$

• A) \(- 3 x + 2 y = - 2\)
• \(3 x - 6 y = - 9\)
• B) \(2 x - 3 y = - 2\)
• \(- 6 x + 3 y = - 9\)
• C) \(- 3 x + 2 y = - 2\)
• \(- 6 x + 3 y = - 9\)
• D) \(- 3 x + 2 y = 0\)
• \(- 6 x + 3 y = 0\)

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