2x + y - 3z = 11 -x + 2y + 4z = -3 x - 5y + 2z = -18 Add the second and third equations to eliminate the x: That will give you an equation with only y and z in it Then multiply the second original equation -x + 2y + 4z = -3 by 2 and add it the the first original equation 2x + y - 3z = 11 and you will get another equation with only y and z in it. [You will then be able to divide it through by 5.] That will give you a system of 2 equations equations in 2 unknowns, y and z. Then you can solve that system of equations and find y and z. Then finally you will substitute those values for y and z into any one of the original three equations and solve for x If you have trouble, show what you've done in the thank-you note form below and I'll get back to you by email. Edwin