Solve the System of Equations $$\left\{ \begin{aligned}x - y + 3 z & = 10 \\2 x + z & = 4 \\x + 2 y + z & = 8\end{aligned} \right.$$

question 234

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations.
- $$\left\{ \begin{aligned}x - y + 3 z & = 10 \\2 x + z & = 4 \\x + 2 y + z & = 8\end{aligned} \right.$$

• A) \(x = - 4 , y = 0 , z = 5\)
• B) \(x = - 4 , y = 5 , z = 0\)
• C) inconsistent (no solution)
• D) \(x = 0 , y = 5 , z = - 4\)

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