Solve the system of linear equations using the substitution method.x+y−z=4 3x+2y+4z=17 −x+5y+z=8

Nannie Mack

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2021-06-16

Solve the system of linear equations using the substitution method.
x+yz=4

3x+2y+4z=17

x+5y+z=8

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SoosteethicU

SoosteethicU

Skilled2021-06-17Added 102 answers

Write system of equations: x+yz=4
3x+2y+4z=17
x+5y+z=8
Rewrite the system in as a linear system in two variables by substituting 4y+2 for x in Equations 2 and 3.
3(4y+z)+2y+4z=17
(4y+z)+5y+z=8
y+7z=5
6y=12y=2
Solve the new linear system for both of its variables 2+7z=5z=1
x=4y+z=42+1=3

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