How many solutions does the system of equations below have?−3x+3y+z=−63x−3y−z=6−2x+2y−3z=11Choices:(A)no solution(B)one solution(C)infinitely many solutions
Q. How many solutions does the system of equations below have?−3x+3y+z=−63x−3y−z=6−2x+2y−3z=11Choices:(A)no solution(B)one solution(C)infinitely many solutions
Add Equations: Add the first two equations to eliminate x, y, and z.(−3x+3y+z)+(3x−3y−z)=−6+60=0
Check Same Plane: Since 0=0 is a true statement, it means the first two equations represent the same plane. Now, let's check if the third equation is also the same plane.
Multiply Third Equation: Multiply the third equation by 1.5 to compare it with the sum of the first two equations.1.5(−2x+2y−3z)=1.5(11)−3x+3y−4.5z=16.5
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