Mark M. answered 12/05/23
Retired math prof. Very extensive Precalculus tutoring experience.
4x + 2y - 3z = -6
2x - y + 2z = 6
-8x - 4y + 6z = 0
Switch equation 1 and equation 2:
2x - y + 2z = 6
4x + 2y - 3z = -6
-8x - 4y + 6z = 0
Multiply equation 1 by -2 and add to equation 2
Multiply equation 1 by 4 and add to equation 3:
2x - y + 2z = 6
4y - 7z = -18
-8y + 14z = 24
Multiply equation 2 by 2 and add to equation 3:
2x - y + 2z = 6
4y - 7z = -18
0 = -12 NO SOLUTION