For the System Below, Form the Matrix Equation AX =

question 80

Multiple Choice

For the system below, form the matrix equation AX = B. Compute the determinant of the coefficient matrix and determine if you can proceed. If possible, solve the system using the matrix equation.

• A) det(A) = 4; (0, 0, 2)
• B) det(A) = -4; (-1, 1, 2)
• C) det(A) = -36; (-1, 1, 1)
• D) det(A) = 0

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