= 9 2x1 − 4x2 + 2x3 = 8 Suppose after using a calculator to put the augmented matrix in reduced echelon form and the calculator gives you the following result: 1 0

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Given the following system of equations:

x1 + 3x2 + 2x3 = 1
3x1 − x2 + 4x3 = 9
2x1 − 4x2 + 2x3 = 8

Suppose after using a calculator to put the augmented matrix in reduced echelon form and the calculator gives you the following result:

1 0 7/5 14/5
0 1 1/5 -3/5
0 0 0 0

Give the solution to the above system, or state that no solution exists.

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