5. The linear system Ax = b₁ and Ax = b₂ are consistent. Is the system Ax = b₁ + b₂ necessarily consistent? Explain your answer.

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Chapter7: Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
Section7.2: Systems Of Linear Equations: Three Variables
Problem 1SE: Can a linear system of three equations have exactly two solutions? Explain why or why not
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Do not perform any calculations, but explain the solution from properties in a linear algebra course.

5. The linear system AX = b₁ and Ax = b2 are consistent. Is the system Ax
consistent? Explain your answer.
=
b₁ + b₂ necessarily
Transcribed Image Text:5. The linear system AX = b₁ and Ax = b2 are consistent. Is the system Ax consistent? Explain your answer. = b₁ + b₂ necessarily
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