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 3x+y+z3x + y + z.

Step 1: Solve for one variable in terms of others

Start with equation (1) and simplify it:

10x+6y=1410x + 6y = 14 Divide the whole equation by 2:

5x + 3y = 7 \tag{4}

Now, from equation (4), solve for yy in terms of xx:

3y=75x3y = 7 - 5x y = \frac{7 - 5x}{3} \tag{5}

Step 2: Substitute yy in equation (2)

Now, substitute equation (5) into equation (2):

4y+3z=54y + 3z = 5 Substitute for yy:

4(75x3)+3z=54\left(\frac{7 - 5x}{3}\right) + 3z = 5 Simplify:

4(75x)3+3z=5\frac{4(7 - 5x)}{3} + 3z = 5 2820x3+3z=5\frac{28 - 20x}{3} + 3z = 5 Multiply through by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

2820x+9z=1528 - 20x + 9z = 15 Simplify:

-20x + 9z = -13 \tag{6}

Step 3: Solve for zz in terms of xx

Now, we have a simplified system:

-20x + 9z = -13 \tag{6} 20x + 7z = 11 \tag{3}

To solve for zz, let's eliminate xx 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:

(0)+16z=2(0) + 16z = -2 16z=216z = -2 z=216=18z = -\frac{2}{16} = -\frac{1}{8}

Step 4: Substitute zz into equation (5) and find yy

Now that we know z=18z = -\frac{1}{8}, substitute this into equation (5) to find yy:

y=75x3y = \frac{7 - 5x}{3}

From equation (3), solve for xx.

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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