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: 34

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a) We build a system of three linear equations with three variables which has the solution $x=1$, $y=2$, $z=3$: $$\begin{align*} \begin{cases} x+y+z&=1+2+3&&=6\\ 2x-y+3z&=2(1)-2+3(3)&&=9\\ x-y+2z&=1-2+2(3)&&=5. \end{cases} \end{align*}$$ b) We build a system which has no solution: by doubling the left side of one equation without doubling the right side: $$\begin{align*} \begin{cases} x+y+z&=6\\ 2x-y+3z&=9\\ 2x+2y+2z&=13. \end{cases} \end{align*}$$ c) We build a system which has infinitely many solutions: by doubling one equation: $$\begin{align*} \begin{cases} x+y+z&=6\\ 2x-y+3z&=9\\ 2x+2y+2z&=12. \end{cases} \end{align*}$$
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