An Augmented Matrix That Represents a System of Linear Equations

question 18

Multiple Choice

An augmented matrix that represents a system of linear equations (in variables x, y, and z) has been reduced using Gauss-Jordan elimination.Write the solution represented by the augmented matrix.

• A) x = 8, y = 1, z = 5
• B) x = -8, y = -1, z = -5
• C) x = 0, y = 0, z = 0
• D) x = 8x, y = 5y, z = z
• E) x = 8, y = 0, z = 0

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Major Organic Product

The primary substance produced in the highest quantity from an organic chemical reaction.

1-ethoxy-1-methylcyclopentane

A chemical compound that consists of a cyclopentane ring with an ethoxy (-OCH2CH3) and a methyl (CH3) group attached to the same carbon atom.

1-methylcyclopentene

A simple organic compound characterized by a cyclopentene ring with a methyl group attached.

Major Organic Product

The top product obtained in the largest extent during an organic chemical process.