2y + z = 2 – x + y + 2z = 5      y – z = 4

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Solve the following system of equations.     

– x + 2y + z = 2

– x + y + 2z = 5

     y – z = 4

 

Which of the following is true about the solution of this system?

  • A.

    The system has only one solution and the z-coordinate of the solution is z = – 1

  • B.

    The system has infinitely many solutions and the x-coordinate of the solution is x = – 3z where z is arbitrary.

  • C.

    The system has only one solution and the z-coordinate of the solution is z = 1.

  • D.

    The system has no solution.

  • E.

    The system has infinitely many solutions and the x-coordinate of the solution is x = 3z where z is arbitrary.

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