Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables - Exercise Set - Page 220: 21

Answer

Infinitely many solutions. Solution set: $\{(x,y,z)|x+2y-3z=4\}$

Work Step by Step

$-2x-4y+6z=-8$ Equation $(1)$ $x+2y-3z=4$ Equation $(2)$ $4x+8y-12z=16$ Equation $(3)$ $-\frac{1}{2} \times$ Equation $(1)$ $-\frac{1}{2}(-2x-4y+6z)=-\frac{1}{2}\times-8$ $x+2y-3z=4$ This is identical to Equation $(2)$. $\frac{1}{4} \times$ Equation $(3)$ $\frac{1}{4}(4x+8y-12z)=\frac{1}{4}\times16$ $x+2y-3z=4$ This is identical to Equation $(2)$. Since all three equations are identical and equivalent, they are dependent equations. Therefore, the system has infinitely many solutions. Solution set: $\{(x,y,z)|x+2y-3z=4\}$
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