SOLUTION: have tried many times to solve this problem. a system of 3 equations
2x+y=17
y+z=6
x-z=7
I have several problems of this type I just need help getting started with the first
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2x+y=17
y+z=6
x-z=7
I have several problems of this type I just need help getting started with the first
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Question 785517: have tried many times to solve this problem. a system of 3 equations
2x+y=17
y+z=6
x-z=7
I have several problems of this type I just need help getting started with the first problem Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2x+y=17
y+z=6
x-z=7
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x-z=7 --> x = z+7
Sub for x in the 1st eqn
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2x+y=17
2(z+7) + y = 17
y + 2z = 3
y + z = 6 (Equation 2)
------------------------- Subtract
z = -3
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x = z + 7
x = 4
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y + z = 6
y = 9
--> (4,9,-3)
