College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 6 - Matrices and Determinants - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 608: 1

Answer

no solution

Work Step by Step

If Gaussian elimination results in a matrix with a row containing all 0s to the left of the vertical line and a nonzero number to the right, the system has no solution (is inconsistent). ------------- The last row of the matrix represents the equation $0=-27$ which is impossible, the solutions set is empty The system has no solution.
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