Solve the system. if there's no unique solution, label the system as either dependent or inconsistent.
2x + y + 3z = 12
x – y + 4z = 5
–4x + 4y – 16z = –20
a. (4, 1, 2)
b. (1, 4, 2)
c. inconsistent system (no solution)
d. dependent system (infinite number of solutions)

simplify bottom equation by dividing all terms by 4 to get -x + y - 4z = -5.

divide all terms by -1 to get x - y + 4z = 5.

now you’re only left with two equations since the bottom two are essentially the same.

solve for x in the second equation.

x = 5 + y - 4z

substitute x into the first equation and simplify.

2 (5 + y - 4z) + y + 3z = 12

10 + 2y - 8z + y + 3z = 12

3y - 5z = 2

substitute x into the second equation and solve for y.

5 + y - 4z - y

can you rephrase the question ? it is unclear : -)

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