SOLUTION: can someone please help me with this problem: Perform row operations on the augmented matrix as far as necessary to determine whether the system is independent, dependent or inc

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Question 164580This question is from textbook
: can someone please help me with this problem:
Perform row operations on the augmented matrix as far as necessary to determine whether the system is independent, dependent or inconsistent.
x + y + z = 11
x - y + 3z = 5
2x + 2y + 2z = 15 This question is from textbook

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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multiplying the 1st row by 2 gives 2x+2y+2z=22

this is INCONSISTENT with the 3rd row