To solve the system of equations given:
1.( x + 2y - z = 7 ) (Equation 1)
2.( 3x - 4y + 2z = -4 ) (Equation 2)
3.( 2x + y + z = -1 ) (Equation 3)
we will follow your instructions step by step to eliminate ( z ).
Step 1: Add Equation 1 and Equation 3 to Eliminate ( z )
Adding Equation 1 and Equation 3:
(x + 2y - z) + (2x + y + z) = 7 + (-1)
x + 2y - z + 2x + y + z = 6
3x + 3y = 6
x + y = 2 {Equation 4}
Step 2: Multiply Equation 1 by 2 and Add Equation 2 to Eliminate ( z )
Multiplying Equation 1 by 2:
2(x + 2y - z) =