Chapter 11: Q. 54 (page 730)
In Problems 37–72, solve each system of equations using matrices (row operations). If the system has no solution, say that it is inconsistent.
Short Answer
The solution of the system iswhere, z is any real number.
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Chapter 11: Q. 54 (page 730)
In Problems 37–72, solve each system of equations using matrices (row operations). If the system has no solution, say that it is inconsistent.
The solution of the system iswhere, z is any real number.
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