MATH 140 -- Intermediate Algebra -- Exercise Solutions
Section: 4.2

DEFINITION: A solution of a system of linear equations is an ordered n-tuple of numbers which makes all of the equations true when the n-tuple of numbers is substituted into the equations.

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The solution is the ordered triple (-2, 3, -1)

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As an illustration the same system is solved using the substitution method.

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