Consider the augmented matrix of a system of linear equations in four unknowns x1,X2,X3 and x4. 1 2 3 4 0 1 5 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Is the system consistent or inconsistent? Explain your answer by writing down the solution of the system.

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Consider the augmented matrix of a system of linear equations in four unknowns x1,x2,xz and x4.
1 2 3 4
0 1 5 6
0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0
Is the system consistent or inconsistent?
Explain your answer by writing down the solution of the system.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the augmented matrix of a system of linear equations in four unknowns x1,x2,xz and x4. 1 2 3 4 0 1 5 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Is the system consistent or inconsistent? Explain your answer by writing down the solution of the system.
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