Solve the System Using Matrices

question 114

Multiple Choice

Solve the system using matrices.
--5x + 2y - z = -29 x + 6y - 8z = 26
4x + y + z = 42

• A) (8, 3, 7)
• B) (8, 7, 3)
• C) (-8, 7, 16)
• D) inconsistent system

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