Determine Whether the System Corresponding to the Given Augmented Matrix

question 302

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the system corresponding to the given augmented matrix is consistent or inconsistent. If it is
consistent, give the solution.
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• A)consistent; x = 2 + 9z, y = -5 - 9z, z any real number or , y = -5 - 9z, z any real number}
• B)consistent; x = 2 - 9z, y = -5 + 9z, z any real number or , y = -5 + 9z, z any real number}
• C)consistent; x = 2, y = -5, z = -9; (2, -5, -9)
• D)inconsistent

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