SOLUTION: Solve by elimination 2x-4y-z=8 3x+2y+z=6 5x-2y+3z=3

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Question 991496: Solve by elimination
2x-4y-z=8
3x+2y+z=6
5x-2y+3z=3
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the first two equations to eliminate z. Then add the result to the third equation and get the absurdity 0 = 17. The system is inconsistent.

John

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