Parviz F. answered 06/09/14
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3X + Y + Z = 13
2X + 2Y - 3Z = 3
3X + Y - Z = 7
Subtract 1st and 3rd equation:
3x + Y + Z = 13
-(3X + Y - Z = 7)
2Z = 6
Z = 6/2 = 3
Substitute Z = 2 in first and 2nd equation:
-2(3X + Y = 10)
2X + 2y = 12
-4x = -8
X = 2
6 + Y + 3 = 13
Y = 4