The augmented matrix of a system contains a row [0 0 0 | 5]. What does this indicate?
Correct answer: C. The system is inconsistent
- A. The system has a unique solution
- B. The system has infinitely many solutions
- C. The system is inconsistent
- D. The coefficient matrix is an identity matrix
Explanation
The row represents the equation 0 = 5, which is impossible. Therefore, the system is inconsistent and has no solution, not infinitely many solutions.
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