Practice: Converting Linear Equations Systems to Augmented Matrices
Construct an augmented matrix for the following linear systems. The first system is and . The second system is , , and . First, rewrite any non-standard equations, such as changing to . Then, extract the coefficients and constants row by row, using a vertical line to represent the equal signs.
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