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Linear Algebra 20 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

in this system of equations. it is inconsistent because the 3rd equation has -5 equal to nothing? [ 1 2 -1| 2 ] [ 0 1 3 | 4 ] [ 0 0 0 | -5] which also means that there is no general solution?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yep, the last row translates to the equation 0x + 0y + 0z = -5 or just 0 = -5 which is always false so there are no solutions and this system is inconsistent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

great thats what I thought thanks!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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