Determine Whether the System of Linear Equations Is Consistent or Inconsistent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent.
$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } - 9 x + 6 y = - 1 \\- 81 x + 54 y = - 10\end{array} \right.$

• A) inconsistent
• B) consistent

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