Examine the consistency of the system of equations.

x + 3y = 5

2x + 6y = 8

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Solution

The given system of equations is:

x + 3y = 5

2x + 6y = 8

The given system of equations can be written in the form of AX = B, where

∴ A is a singular matrix.

Thus, the solution of the given system of equations does not exist. Hence, the system of equations is inconsistent.

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