SOLUTION: Solve using matrices. If the system has no solution, say that it is inconsistent. 2x+y+z=5 4x-y-3z=1 8x+y-z=5

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Question 636648: Solve using matrices. If the system has no solution, say that it is inconsistent.
2x+y+z=5
4x-y-3z=1
8x+y-z=5

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve using matrices. If the system has no solution, say that it is inconsistent.
2x+y+z=5
4x-y-3z=1
8x+y-z=5
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The determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero.
The system is inconsistent.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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