Consider the linear system: 2x1 + ax2 -x1-3x2 = -21 = 14 for what value of a Cramer's rule can not be used to solve this system? Select one: O a=-8 ○ a = 9 ○ a = -6 ○ a=8 ○ a=6

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Chapter6: Linear Systems
Section6.CT: Chapter Test
Problem 19CT: Use Cramers Rule to solve each system for y. {3x5y=33x+y=2
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Consider the linear system:
2x1 + ax2
-x1-3x2
= -21
= 14
for what value of a Cramer's rule can not be used to solve this system?
Select one:
O a=-8
○ a = 9
○ a =
-6
○ a=8
○ a=6
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the linear system: 2x1 + ax2 -x1-3x2 = -21 = 14 for what value of a Cramer's rule can not be used to solve this system? Select one: O a=-8 ○ a = 9 ○ a = -6 ○ a=8 ○ a=6
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