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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5 is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 2y + z = 24

2x - 3y - z = 2

5x + y + 2z = 21

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Eliminate z

Add the 1st and 2nd eqn

4x + 2y + z = 24

2x - 3y - z = 2

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6x - 1y = 26 eqn A

Multiply the 2nd eqn by 2, then add the 3rd.

4x - 6y -2z = 4

5x + y + 2z = 21

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9x - 5y = 25 eqn B

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Now you have 2 eqns in 2 unknowns, not 3.

Multiply eqn A by 5 and subtract eqn B.

30x - 5y = 130 eqn A times 5

9x - 5y = 25 eqn B

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21x = 105

x = 5