Q. Solve the system of equations by substitution.y=−62x+y+z=−13−x+2y−2z=−13
Calculate Rolls Needed: First, let's find out how many rolls the electrician needs by dividing the total amount of tape by the amount of tape on each roll. 8,000cm÷2,000cm/roll=4rolls.
Substitute y into Equations: Since y is already given as y=−6, we can substitute this value into the other two equations.
Solve for z: Substitute y=−6 into the second equation: 2x+(−6)+z=−13.2x−6+z=−13.
Substitute y into Third Equation: Now, let's solve for z by adding 6 to both sides of the equation: 2x+z=−7.
Solve for x: Substitute y=−6 into the third equation: −x+2(−6)−2z=−13.−x−12−2z=−13.
Correct Previous Mistake: Now, let's solve for x by adding 12 to both sides of the equation: −x−2z=−1.
Correct Previous Mistake: Now, let's solve for x by adding 12 to both sides of the equation: −x−2z=−1.We made a mistake in the previous step; we should have added 12 to both sides of the equation: −x−2z=−1+12.−x−2z=11.
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