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Solve the systems of equations using any method you choose

2x + 8y + z = -5
2x + y + z = 2
5x - 3y + 2z = 12
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Answer:

(x, y, z) = (3, -1, -3)

Explanation:

The attached graph shows a solution that involves solving the system of equations that results from substituting for z. The second equation is used to write an expression for z that is substituted into the first and third equations.

One of the things we observe in this solution is that substituting into the first equation effectively eliminates x and z, so we learn immediately that y=-1.

That is, subtracting the second equation from the first gives ...

(2x +8y +z) -(2x +y +z) = (-5) -(2)

7y = -7

y = -1

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The solution by graphing is (x, y, z) = (3, -1, -3).

Solve the systems of equations using any method you choose 2x + 8y + z = -5 2x + y-example-1
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