Determine Whether the System Is Inconsistent, Dependent, or Neither $$\begin{array} { l } x + y + z = - 5 \\x - y + 3 z = - 15 \\5 x + 5 y + 5 z = - 13\end{array}$$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system is inconsistent, dependent, or neither.
- $$\begin{array} { l } x + y + z = - 5 \\x - y + 3 z = - 15 \\5 x + 5 y + 5 z = - 13\end{array}$$

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

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