Solve by elimination Indicate if the system is inconsistent
Solve by elimination. Indicate if the system is inconsistent or has an infinite number of solutions. Leave your final answers in fractional form, do NOT use decimals. Show work plz
2x + 5y + 3z = 3,
4x + 2y + 2z = 1,
2x 3y + 2z = 5
Solution
2x + 5y + 3z = 3,
4x + 2y + 2z = 1,
2x 3y + 2z = 5
Elimination method:
Multiply first equation by 2 and add the result to the second equation. The result is:
2x + 5y + 3z = 3,
-8y -4z = -5,
2x 3y + 2z = 5
Multiply first equation by 1 and add the result to the third equation. The result is:
2x + 5y + 3z = 3,
-8y -4z = -5,
-8y -z = 2
Multiply second equation by 1 and add the result to the third equation. The result is
3z =7
z= 7/3
solve for y.: -8y -4z = -5,
y = -13/24
solve for x by substituting y=13/24 and z=7/3 into the first equation.
x = 31/48
