Determine Whether the System Is Inconsistent, Dependent, or Neither $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y + z = 1 \\x - y + 2 z = - 8 \\2 x + 2 y + 2 z = - 1\end{array} \right.$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system is inconsistent, dependent, or neither.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y + z = 1 \\x - y + 2 z = - 8 \\2 x + 2 y + 2 z = - 1\end{array} \right.$$

• A) neither
• B) dependent
• C) inconsistent

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