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The solution of a system of three linear equations in three variables, x, y, and z, is called a(n) ____ (x, y, z). |
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integer |
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ordered triple |
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sum |
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ordered pair |
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Determine which ordered triple is a solution of the system of equations. 
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(-1, 2, -16) |
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(1, -2, 6) |
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(0, 0, 11) |
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(0, 1, -14) |
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Solve the system of equations. 
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(1, -4, 6) |
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(7, -2, 1) |
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(13, 0, -4) |
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(10, -1, 11) |
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What are the solutions to the system y + 2x – 5z = 4, –2y – 4x + 10z = 8, 3y + x – 3z = 5? |
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(2, 2, –2) |
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infinite |
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(2, 2, 1) |
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no solution |
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At a firm, there are three workers that are supposed to work a combined 110 hours per week. Worker 1 is supposed to work 5 hours more than worker 2, and worker 2 is supposed to work 15 hours more than worker 3. How long should each one work? |
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worker 1: 42.5worker 2: 37.5worker 3: 30 |
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worker 1: 45worker 2: 40worker 3: 25 |
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worker 1: 40worker 2: 45worker 3: 25 |
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worker 1: 45worker 2: 35worker 3: 30 |
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