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Solve the system of equations.
2x - 4y -z = 10
4x - 8y - 2z = 16
3x + y + z = 12

User Alseether
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Answer:no solution

Explanation:

User Liberty Lover
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

Divide both sides of the second equation by 2.

2x - 4y - z = 8

The first equation is

2x - 4y - z = 10

Subtract the simplified second equation from the first equation.

2x - 4y - z = 10

- 2x - 4y - z = 8

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0 = 2

Since 0 = 2 is false, there is no solution.

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