Mark M. answered 01/25/17
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x+y+z = 7
x-y+2z = 7
5x+y+z = 11
Add the first two equations to get 2x+3z = 14
Add the second and third equations to get 6x+3z = 18
So, we have the system: 2x+3z = 14
6x+3z = 18
Subtract 6x+3z = 18 from 2x+3z=14 to get -4x = -4 So, x = 1
Therefore, 2(1) + 3z = 14
3z = 12 So, z = 4
Since x+y+z = 7, x=1, and z=4, 1+y+4 = 7
So, y = 2
Solution: x=1, y=2, z=4