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 182: 1

Answer

$10x+6y+5z=30$ The graph is a plane.

Work Step by Step

Consider the following linear equation in three variables: $$10x+6y+5z=30.$$ The graph of this equation is a plane. In order to draw it we calculate its intercepts. Find the $x$-intercept by setting $y=0$ and $z=0$ and solving the resulting equation: $$10x=30\Rightarrow x=3$$ The $x$-intercept is $3$, so we will plot the point $(3,0,0)$. Find the $y$-intercept by setting $x=0$ and $z=0$ and solving the resulting equation: $$6y=30\Rightarrow y=5$$ The $y$-intercept is $5$, so we will plot the point $(0,5,0)$. Find the $z$-intercept by setting $x=0$ and $y=0$ and solving the resulting equation: $$5z=30\Rightarrow z=6$$ The $z$-intercept is $6$, so we will plot the point $(0,0,6)$. We join the $3$ points and obtain a triangular region which is a part of the plane described by the given equation.
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