1.   The solution of a system of three linear equations in three variables, x, y, and z, is called a(n) ____ (x, y, z).
    A. ordered pair B. sum
    C. ordered triple D. integer
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  2.   Solve the system of equations.



    A. no solution B. (1, 1, 2)
    C. infinite number of solutions D. (0, -2, 7)
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  3.   What are the solutions to the system y + 2x – 5z = 4, –2y – 4x + 10z = 8, 3y + x – 3z = 5?
    A. (2, 2, 1) B. infinite
    C. (2, 2, –2) D. no solution
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  4.   Solve the system 4y – 6x + 8z = 13, 10y – 15x + 20z = 6, y – 5x + 2z = 5.
    A. B. infinite solutions
    C. no solution D. (-3, 1, 7)
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  5.   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?
    A. worker 1: 45worker 2: 40worker 3: 25 B. worker 1: 42.5worker 2: 37.5worker 3: 30
    C. worker 1: 45worker 2: 35worker 3: 30 D. worker 1: 40worker 2: 45worker 3: 25
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