1.   Solve the system of equations by elimination.

2x + y - z = 3
x + y + z = 5
x - 2y + z = 2

    A. (1, 2, 1) B. (2, 1, 2)
    C. (1, 1, 2) D. (2, 2, 1)
    Hint

  2.   The equation 2x - y + 3z = 5 represents _____________
    A. a circle. B. a line.
    C. a plane. D. none of these.
    Hint

  3.   Three planes can
    A. intersect at one point. B. All of the choices are true.
    C. intersect in a line. D. have no points in common.
    Hint

  4.   Solve the system of equations by substitution.

x = z
x - 2y + z = 6
2x + y - 2z = 1

What is the value of x + y + z?
    A. 11 B. 9
    C. 10 D. 8
    Hint

  5.   If you are solving this system of equations by elimination, which of the following is the best choice for the first step?

2x + 3y - z = 4
-x + y + 2z = 3
3x + y + z = 1

    A. both methods are correct B. Method II
    C. Method I D. neither method is correct.
    Hint