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Nicole S
Nicole S asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 8 years ago

Find the complete solution of the linear system or show that its inconsistent?

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x+2y-z=1

2x+3y-4z=-3

3x+6y-3z=4

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  • Almoss
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    8 years ago
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    It is INCONSISTENT !

    If you multiply both sides f the 1st equation by 3, you'll get: 3x+6y-3z=3. The left side of this new equation is the same as the left side of the 3rd equation. However the right sides are different! Since 3 does not equal 4, the whole thing is inconsistent.

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