Solve the System $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 0.02 a = 0.02 - 0.03 b - 0.01 c \\4 a + 6 b + 2 c - 5 = 0 \\a + c = 3 + 2 b\end{array} \right.$

question 274

Multiple Choice

Solve the system. Give your answer as an ordered triple in the form of ( a, b, c ) .
$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 0.02 a = 0.02 - 0.03 b - 0.01 c \\4 a + 6 b + 2 c - 5 = 0 \\a + c = 3 + 2 b\end{array} \right.$

• A) \(( 2,0 , - 3 )\)
• B) \(( 2,0,3 )\)
• C) \(( - 2,0,3 )\)
• D) The system is inconsistent.
• E) The equations are dependent.

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