Determine Whether the System Is Inconsistent, Dependent, or Neither $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 3 x + y = 11 \\- 2 y - 4 z = - 24 \\6 x - 2 y - 8 z = - 26\end{array} \right.$$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system is inconsistent, dependent, or neither.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 3 x + y = 11 \\- 2 y - 4 z = - 24 \\6 x - 2 y - 8 z = - 26\end{array} \right.$$

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

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