1.   Solve the system of equations by elimination.

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

    A. (1, 1, 2) B. (1, 2, 1)
    C. (2, 2, 1) D. (2, 1, 2)
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  2.   The equation 2x - y + 3z = 5 represents _____________
    A. a circle. B. none of these.
    C. a plane. D. a line.
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  3.   If you solve the following system of equations by substitution, which statement is true?

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

    A. Neither method will work. B. You can substitute x for z into the second and third equations.
    C. You can substitute z for x into the second and third equations. D. Both methods will work.
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  4.   In 1999 Bob scored 824 points as a college basketball player by hitting 372 of his attempts. If he made 60% of his 200 3-point field goal attempts, how many 1-, 2-, and 3-point field goal baskets did he make?
    A. (40, 120, 212) B. (212, 40, 120)
    C. (120, 40, 212) D. (40, 212, 120)
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  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. neither method is correct. B. both methods are correct
    C. Method I D. Method II
    Hint



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