Question

Which matrix represents the system of equations shown below?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  C.  Matrix C

Step-by-step explanation:

The usual form for an augmented matrix representation of a system of linear equations has the variable coefficients listed in a square matrix with an additional column at the right containing the constants in the standard-form equations. This is illustrated in Matrix C.

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The variables in the equations are usually left out of the matrix. That is, the system of equations AX= B is usually represented by the augmented matrix A|B, rather than (AX)|B. Thus "Matrix B" is not the best choice.