Write a Matrix Equation That Is Equivalent to the Given

question 260

Multiple Choice

Write a matrix equation that is equivalent to the given system of linear equations and solve the system using the inverse matrix. ​ ​

• A) x₁ = -2, x₂ = 1, x₃ = 2, x₄ = -4
• B) x₁ = -4, x₂ = 0, x₃ = 0, x₄ = 1
• C) x₁ = -1, x₂ = 1, x₃ = 0, x₄ = -1
• D) x₁ = -1, x₂ = 3, x₃ = -3, x₄ = -2
• E) The system is inconsistent.

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