Determine Whether the System Corresponding to the Given Augmented Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l | l } 1 & 0 & - 5 & 3 \\0 & 1 & 9 & - 7 \\0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right]$$

question 187

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system corresponding to the given augmented matrix is dependent or inconsistent. If it is
dependent, give the solution.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l | l } 1 & 0 & - 5 & 3 \\0 & 1 & 9 & - 7 \\0 & 0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right]$$

• A) dependent; \(( 3 , - 7 , - 5 )\)
• B) dependent; \(( 3 + 5 z , y = - 7 - 9 z , z )\)
• C) dependent; \(( 3 - 5 z , - 7 + 9 z , z )\)
• D) inconsistent

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