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Which classification best describes the following system of equations? 3x+6y-12z=36, x+2y-4z=12, 4x+8-16z=48

User Quim Baget
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Answer:

B. consistent and dependent

Explanation:

Edge 2020

User Smila
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(1) 3x+6y-12z=36
(2) x+2y-4z=12
(3) 4x+8y-16z=48

The first equation (1) is the second equation (2) multiplied by 3:
(2) x+2y-4z=12→3(x+2y-4z=12)→3x+6y-12z=36 (1)

The third equation (3) is the second equation (2) multiplied by 4:
(2) x+2y-4z=12→4(x+2y-4z=12)→4x+8y-16z=48 (3)

The equations are linearly dependent, Then the system of equations is dependent, and then consistent too.
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