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The augmented matrix of a linear system has been reduced by row operations to the form shown. In each case, continue the appropriate operations and describe the solution set of the original system.

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Solve the system.

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Determine if the system is consistent. Don not completely solve but explain your answer.

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Determine the value(s) of h such that the matrix is the augmented matrix of a consistent linear system.

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Mark true or false and explain your answer.

a) every elementary row operation is reversible.

b) A 5x6 matrix has 6 rows.

c) The solution set of a linear system involving variables is a list of numbers ( ) that makes each equation in the system a true statement when the values are substituted for , respectively.

d) Two fundamental questions about a linear system involve existence and uniqueness.