Solve the System of Equations $$\begin{array} { r } x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } + x _ { 3 } = 6 \\x _ { 1 } = x _ { 3 } = - 2 \\x _ { 2 } + 3 x _ { 3 } = 11\end{array}$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations.
- $$\begin{array} { r } x _ { 1 } + x _ { 2 } + x _ { 3 } = 6 \\x _ { 1 } = x _ { 3 } = - 2 \\x _ { 2 } + 3 x _ { 3 } = 11\end{array}$$

• A) \(( 1,2,3 )\)
• B) No solution
• C) \(( - 1,2 , - 3 )\)
• D) \(( 0,1,2 )\)

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