SOLUTION: solve the system of linear equations determine whether the system is consistent of inconsistent 2x + 8y + 3z = -4 -4x - 16y - 6z = 8 3x + 4y -3z = 2

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Question 170470This question is from textbook Saxon Algebra 2
: solve the system of linear equations
determine whether the system is consistent of inconsistent
2x + 8y + 3z = -4
-4x - 16y - 6z = 8
3x + 4y -3z = 2
This question is from textbook Saxon Algebra 2

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solve the system of linear equations
determine whether the system is consistent or inconsistent
2x + 8y + 3z = -4
-4x - 16y - 6z = 8
3x + 4y -3z = 2
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Using a TI-83 I find the system is inconsistent.
This can be seen by examining equations #1 and #2.
Cheers,
Stan H.