Solve the System Using Matrices $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x - 4 y - z = - 3 \\x - 2 y - 2 z = - 24 \\- 8 x + y + z = - 48\end{array}$$

question 43

Multiple Choice

Solve the system using matrices.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x - 4 y - z = - 3 \\x - 2 y - 2 z = - 24 \\- 8 x + y + z = - 48\end{array}$$

• A)(8, 7, 9)
• B)(8, 9, 7)
• C)(-8, 9, 16)
• D)inconsistent system

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