Solve the System of Equations $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } x + y + z = - 5 \\x - y + 5 z = 3 \\4 x + y + z = - 17\end{array} \right.$$

question 177

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } x + y + z = - 5 \\x - y + 5 z = 3 \\4 x + y + z = - 17\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 1 , y = - 2 , z = - 4\)
• B) \(x = - 4 , y = - 2 , z = 1\)
• C) \(x = 1 , y = - 4 , z = - 2\)
• D) inconsistent (no solution)

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