Math Problem Statement
If 10x + 6y = 14, 4y + 3z = 5, and 20x + 7z = 11, then 3x + y + z = ?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 5
(E) 7
Solution
We are given the system of equations:
10x + 6y = 14 \tag{1} 4y + 3z = 5 \tag{2} 20x + 7z = 11 \tag{3}
We need to find the value of .
Step 1: Solve for one variable in terms of others
Start with equation (1) and simplify it:
Divide the whole equation by 2:
5x + 3y = 7 \tag{4}
Now, from equation (4), solve for in terms of :
y = \frac{7 - 5x}{3} \tag{5}
Step 2: Substitute in equation (2)
Now, substitute equation (5) into equation (2):
Substitute for :
Simplify:
Multiply through by 3 to eliminate the fraction:
Simplify:
-20x + 9z = -13 \tag{6}
Step 3: Solve for in terms of
Now, we have a simplified system:
-20x + 9z = -13 \tag{6} 20x + 7z = 11 \tag{3}
To solve for , let's eliminate by adding the two equations. Multiply equation (6) by 1 and equation (3) by 1:
-20x + 9z = -13 \tag{6} 20x + 7z = 11 \tag{3}
Add them together:
Step 4: Substitute into equation (5) and find
Now that we know , substitute this into equation (5) to find :
From equation (3), solve for .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Systems of Linear Equations
Algebraic Substitution
Elimination Method
Formulas
Substitution Method
Elimination Method
Theorems
Solving systems of equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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