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: 12

Answer

$x=0$ $y=8$ $z=-5$

Work Step by Step

Using elimination for the first two equations: $4x-y+2z=-18$ $-x+2y+z=11$ Multiply both sides of the second equation by $4$: $4x-y+2z=-18$ $-4x+8y+4z=44$ __________________________ $7y+6z=26$ (1) Using elimination for the second and the third equations: $-x+2y+z=11$ $3x+3y-4z=44$ Multiply both sides of the first equation by $3$: $-3x+6y+3z=33$ $3x+3y-4z=44$ __________________________ $9y-z=77$ (2) From (1) and (2): $7y+6z=26$ $9y-z=77$ Multiply both sides of the second equation by $6$: $7y+6z=26$ $54y-6z=462$ __________________ $61y=488$ $y=8$ Solve for z: $7(8)+6z=26$ $6z=-30$ $z=-5$ Solve for x: $-x+2(8)+(-5)=11$ $-x=0$ $x=0$
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