Use matrices to solve the system of equations. If the system has no solution, so indicate.
E) No solution.

Question

Use matrices to solve the system of equations. If the system has no solution, so indicate. 
E) No solution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without knowing the system of equations, we cannot determine the best choice. However, if the system has no solution, then the matrix representing the coefficients of the variables will have a row of zeros that corresponds to a non-zero value in the augmented column (the column that has the constants on the right side of the equal signs). This leads to an inconsistent system, which means there is no solution. None of the choices indicate an inconsistent system, so the correct answer is E) No solution.

Use Matrices to Solve the System of Equations