Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 3 Linear Systems and Matrices - 3.4 Solve Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables - 3.4 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 183: 25

Answer

Infinitely many solutions.

Work Step by Step

Using elimination for the first two equations: $x + 5y - 2z = -1$ $-x - 2y +z = 6 $ _______________________ $3y-z=5$ (1) Then continue to use elimination for the first and the third equations: $x + 5y - 2z = -1$ $-2x - 7y + 3z = 7 $ Multiply both sides of the first equation by $2$: $2x + 10y - 4z = -2$ $-2x - 7y + 3z = 7 $ ________________________ $3y-z=5$(2) Using elimination for equation (1) and (2): $3y-z=5$ $3y-z=5$ _____________ $0=0$ The system has infinitely many solutions.
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