Solve the system of equations. X₁ - X₂ + X3 = 8 X₁ + X₂ + X3 = 6 X₁ + X2-X3 = -12 The product of the solution to the system is -18 8 -8 -12

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### Solving a System of Equations

Consider the following system of equations:

\[
\begin{align*}
x_1 - x_2 + x_3 &= 8 \\
x_1 + x_2 + x_3 &= 6 \\
x_1 + x_2 - x_3 &= -12 
\end{align*}
\]

**Objective:** Determine the product of the solutions to the system.

To find the solution to the given system of linear equations, we need to solve for \( x_1 \), \( x_2 \), and \( x_3 \).

### Multiple Choice Answers:
Please select the correct product of the solutions from the following options:

- \(\bigcirc\) -18
- \(\bigcirc\) 8
- \(\bigcirc\) -8
- \(\bigcirc\) -12
- \(\bigcirc\) 18
- \(\bigcirc\) 6

Proceed by solving the system of equations step by step, substituting and eliminating variables until the values of \( x_1 \), \( x_2 \), and \( x_3 \) are determined. Once the values are found, calculate the product of the three variables and select the corresponding choice.
Transcribed Image Text:### Solving a System of Equations Consider the following system of equations: \[ \begin{align*} x_1 - x_2 + x_3 &= 8 \\ x_1 + x_2 + x_3 &= 6 \\ x_1 + x_2 - x_3 &= -12 \end{align*} \] **Objective:** Determine the product of the solutions to the system. To find the solution to the given system of linear equations, we need to solve for \( x_1 \), \( x_2 \), and \( x_3 \). ### Multiple Choice Answers: Please select the correct product of the solutions from the following options: - \(\bigcirc\) -18 - \(\bigcirc\) 8 - \(\bigcirc\) -8 - \(\bigcirc\) -12 - \(\bigcirc\) 18 - \(\bigcirc\) 6 Proceed by solving the system of equations step by step, substituting and eliminating variables until the values of \( x_1 \), \( x_2 \), and \( x_3 \) are determined. Once the values are found, calculate the product of the three variables and select the corresponding choice.
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