Solve the system.
A) (2, 0, 4)
B) (4, -1, 3)
C) (3, 1, 2)
D) The system is inconsistent
E) The system is dependent

Question

Solve the system. 
A) (2, 0, 4) 
B) (4, -1, 3) 
C) (3, 1, 2) 
D) The system is inconsistent 
E) The system is dependent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By setting the first equation equal to the third, we get x+y=5. Using this equation and the second equation, we can solve for x and y: x=3 and y=2. Plugging these values into the first equation, we get z=4. Therefore, the solution is (3, 2, 4), which matches choice C.

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