Matrices Were Used to Solve a System of Two Linear $\left[ \begin{array} { c c : c } 2 & - 2 & 1 \\0 & 0 & - 8\end{array} \right]$

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Multiple Choice

Matrices were used to solve a system of two linear equations. The final matrix is shown $\left[ \begin{array} { c c : c } 2 & - 2 & 1 \\0 & 0 & - 8\end{array} \right]$ . Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The solution is (1,-8)
• B) The solution is (0,-8) .
• C) There is no solution. The system is inconsistent.
• D) There are infinitely many solutions. The equations are dependent.

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