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I need help please, i never understood system of equations

I need help please, i never understood system of equations-example-1

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Solution:

Given the system of equations;


\begin{gathered} x+y+z=11..............equation1 \\ \\ y+z=9......................equation2 \\ \\ z=5.............................equation3 \end{gathered}

Substitute equation 3 in equation 2;


\begin{gathered} y+z=9 \\ \\ y+5=9 \\ \\ y=9-5 \\ \\ y=4 \end{gathered}

Substitute equation 3 and the value of y in equation 1;


\begin{gathered} x+y+z=11 \\ \\ x+4+5=11 \\ \\ x=11-4-5 \\ \\ x=2 \end{gathered}

ANSWER:


x=2,y=4,z=5

CORRECT OPTION: B

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