SOLUTION: Solve the system of equations 2x - y + 3z = -2 x + 4y - 2z = 16 5x + y - 1z = 14

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Question 1048661: Solve the system of equations
2x - y + 3z = -2
x + 4y - 2z = 16
5x + y - 1z = 14

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the system of equations
2x - y + 3z = -2
x + 4y - 2z = 16
5x + y - 1z = 14
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Multiply Eqn 3 by 2, then subtract from Eqn 2.
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Multiply Eqn 3 by 3, then add to Eqn 1.
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z is eliminated.
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