Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables - Exercise Set - Page 215: 11

Answer

$(3,1,5)$

Work Step by Step

Use the addition method for the first two equations. $2x-4y+3z=17$ $2x+4y-2z=0$ $4x+z=17$ Use the addition method for the last two equations. $x+2y-z=0$ $8x-2y-2z=12$ $9x-3z=12$ Solve x and z with the two variable equations. $12x+3z=51$ $9x-3z=12$ $21x=63$ $x=3$ $4(3)+z=17$ $12+z=17$ $z=5$ To find y, substitute values for x and z. $(3)+2y-(5)=0$ $2y-2=0$ $2y=2$ $y=1$
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