Use a graphing utility to solve the system of equations. Round answers to two decimal places.
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A)x = 4.56, y = -6.06, z = -22.55; (4.56, -6.06, -22.55)
B)x =-22.55, y = 4.56, z = -6.06; (-22.55, 4.56, -6.06)
C)x = 4.56, y = -22.55, z = -6.06; (4.56, -22.55, -6.06)
D)x = -22.55, y = -6.06, z = 4.56; (-22.55, -6.06, 4.56)

Question

Use a graphing utility to solve the system of equations. Round answers to two decimal places.
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A)x = 4.56, y = -6.06, z = -22.55; (4.56, -6.06, -22.55) 
B)x =-22.55, y = 4.56, z = -6.06; (-22.55, 4.56, -6.06) 
C)x = 4.56, y = -22.55, z = -6.06; (4.56, -22.55, -6.06) 
D)x = -22.55, y = -6.06, z = 4.56; (-22.55, -6.06, 4.56)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

We can use a graphing calculator to plot the three planes and find their point of intersection. The intersection point is approximately (4.56, -6.06, -22.55), which matches the solution given in choice A.

Use a Graphing Utility to Solve the System of Equations