\[
\begin{bmatrix}
2 & 1 & | & 4 \\
-3 & 2 & | & -8 \\
1 & -1 & | & 5
\end{bmatrix}
\]
This matrix corresponds to the system:
- \( 2x + y = 4 \)
- \( -3x + 2y = -8 \)
- \( x – y = 5 \)
Step 1: Write the equations
\[
\begin{cases}
2x + y = 4 \quad \quad \quad (1) \\
-3x + 2y = -8 \quad (2) \\
x – y = 5 \quad \quad \quad (3)
\end{cases}
\]
Step 2: Solve equation (3) for \(x\)
\[
x = y + 5
\]
Step 3: Substitute \(x = y + 5\) into equations (1) and (2)
- Substitute into (1):
\[
2(y + 5) + y = 4
\]
\[
2y + 10 + y = 4
\]
\[
3y + 10 = 4
\]
\[
3y = 4 – 10
\]
\[
3y = -6
\]
\[
y = -2
\]
- Now, find \(x\):
\[
x = y + 5 = -2 + 5 = 3
\]
Step 4: Verify the solution in equation (2):
\[
-3x + 2y = -8
\]
\[
-3(3) + 2(-2) = -8
\]
\[
-9 – 4 = -8
\]
\[
-13 \neq -8
\]
Since the check does not satisfy equation (2), the system is inconsistent, indicating no solution.
Final answer:
The system has no solution because the equations are inconsistent.