Determine Whether the System of Linear Equations Is Consistent or Inconsistent

question 61

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system of linear equations is consistent or inconsistent.
$$\left\{ \begin{aligned}- x + 9 y & = 5 \\- 4 x + 36 y & = 21\end{aligned} \right.$$

• A) inconsistent
• B) consistent

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