Question

Examine the consistency of the system of equations.

x + y + z = 1

2x + 3y + 2z = 2

ax + ay + 2az = 4

Answer 1

The given system of equations is:

x + y + z = 1

2x + 3y + 2z = 2

ax + ay + 2az = 4

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

∴ A is non-singular.

Therefore, A⁻¹ exists.

Hence, the given system of equations is consistent.