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The row-echelon form of the augmented matrix of a system of equations is given. Find the solution of the system.

1 & 0 & 0 & frac{9}{4}
0 & ___ & frac{3}{5} & ___
0 & 1 & 0 & frac{2}{3}
0 & 1 & -frac{9}{5} & ___
0 & 0 & ___ & ___
end{bmatrix} ]
A. No solution
B. Unique solution
C. Infinite solutions
D. Insufficient information

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Final answer:

Without the complete matrix, the type of solution for the system of equations can range from no solution to a unique or infinite number of solutions, or there may be insufficient information to determine the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The augmented matrix given represents a system of linear equations. It appears there may be some information missing in the provided matrix. For a complete analysis, every entry in the matrix is essential. However, given the provided information, the determination of the type of solution can still be attempted.

Considering the rows with the given leading 1s, we can see distinct leading entries which suggest that those could correspond to pivot columns, indicating that there are at least two variables that can be solved for directly. These are the variables corresponding to the first and third columns.

The row with entries 0 & 1 & -frac{9}{5} & ___ suggests that it might be contradictory or redundant, depending on the missing values. If that row results in a false statement like 0=1 when the missing values are filled, then the system has No solution (A). However, if it's a redundant equation (essentially the same as the third row or equates to 0=0), and there are three pivotal columns, the system might still be consistent and have a Unique solution (B). If there are only two pivot columns after filling in the missing values, then the system could have Infinite solutions (C). Without the full augmented matrix, it is also possible that there is Insufficient information (D) to conclusively determine the type of solution.

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