1.   If you solve the following system of equations by elimination, which of the following is the best choice for the first step?

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

    A. Both methods will work. B. Neither method will work.
    C. Subtract the second and third equation to eliminate the z variable. D. Add the first and second equations to eliminate the z variable.
    Hint

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

  3.   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. 8 D. 10
    Hint

  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, 212, 120) B. (212, 40, 120)
    C. (40, 120, 212) D. (120, 40, 212)
    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. Method II B. neither method is correct.
    C. Method I D. both methods are correct
    Hint



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