Solve the system of equations by any method. 3x – 4y + 2z = -17 (1) 2x + 4y + z = 21 (2) 2x + 3y + 5z = 28 (3) Enter the exact answer as an ordered triple, (x, Y, z). Hint: There are multiple ways to solve this system of equations. • strategy is to eliminate one of the variables and end up with 2 equations in 2 variables. • One way to do that is to begin with equation 2 to get z = 21 – 2 1 – 4 y. • Then substitute 21 – 2 x – 4 y for z in equations 1 and 3. • You now have 2 equations (the modified equations 1 and 3) in 2 variables (x and y). • Solve this smaller system for a and y and then use z = 21 – 2 x – 4 y to calculate z.

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### Solving a System of Equations

#### Instructions

Solve the system of equations using any method:

\[
\begin{align}
3x - 4y + 2z &= -17 \quad \quad \quad (1) \\
2x + 4y + z &= 21 \quad \quad \quad (2) \\
2x + 3y + 5z &= 28 \quad \quad \quad (3) \\
\end{align}
\]

Enter the exact answer as an ordered triple, \((x, y, z)\).

#### Hint

There are multiple ways to solve this system of equations:

- **Strategy**: Eliminate one of the variables to end up with 2 equations in 2 variables.
- **Step-by-Step Method**:
  1. Begin with Equation (2) to express \( z \) in terms of \( x \) and \( y \):
     \[
     z = 21 - 2x - 4y.
     \]
  2. Substitute \( z = 21 - 2x - 4y \) into Equations (1) and (3).
  3. This will provide you with two modified equations (from Equations (1) and (3)) with variables \( x \) and \( y \) only.
  4. Solve this smaller system for \( x \) and \( y \).
  5. Use \( z = 21 - 2x - 4y \) to calculate \( z \).

Good luck solving the system!
Transcribed Image Text:### Solving a System of Equations #### Instructions Solve the system of equations using any method: \[ \begin{align} 3x - 4y + 2z &= -17 \quad \quad \quad (1) \\ 2x + 4y + z &= 21 \quad \quad \quad (2) \\ 2x + 3y + 5z &= 28 \quad \quad \quad (3) \\ \end{align} \] Enter the exact answer as an ordered triple, \((x, y, z)\). #### Hint There are multiple ways to solve this system of equations: - **Strategy**: Eliminate one of the variables to end up with 2 equations in 2 variables. - **Step-by-Step Method**: 1. Begin with Equation (2) to express \( z \) in terms of \( x \) and \( y \): \[ z = 21 - 2x - 4y. \] 2. Substitute \( z = 21 - 2x - 4y \) into Equations (1) and (3). 3. This will provide you with two modified equations (from Equations (1) and (3)) with variables \( x \) and \( y \) only. 4. Solve this smaller system for \( x \) and \( y \). 5. Use \( z = 21 - 2x - 4y \) to calculate \( z \). Good luck solving the system!
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