Question 77
HardOriginal questionHow many solutions does the system , , have?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The first two rows of coefficients are proportional, so and there is no unique solution.
, so the system is inconsistent. Directly: the second equation says , the first says 2.
Worth noting
Infinitely many would need the second equation to be exactly twice the first, with right side 4.
- Concept
- An inconsistent system
- Typical timeTypical
- 120 s
- Your timeYours
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