Can someone solve this System, (1equation, 3 variables)

In summary, a system with one equation and three variables can be solved as long as there are enough constraints or additional information to determine a unique solution. It can have one solution, infinite solutions, or no solution depending on the relationship between the variables in the equation. The easiest way to solve it is by using substitution or elimination. It is possible for it to have no solution if the equation leads to a contradiction. If there are more than three variables, it is still possible to solve for a unique solution if there are enough constraints or additional information. The number of variables does not determine solvability, but rather the number of constraints or equations.
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ends
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-2x - 9y + 3z = -8

I set parameters, and i get

x= 4 - 4.5s + 1.5t
y = s
z = t

But the database I'm using says it's incorrect...
 
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ends said:
-2x - 9y + 3z = -8

I set parameters, and i get

x= 4 - 4.5s + 1.5t
y = s
z = t

But the database I'm using says it's incorrect...

Welcome to MHB, ends! :)

What you write is correct.
There is no problem there.
So if your database says it's incorrect, the mistake must be somewhere else.

Can you give us the full problem statement?
What is asked exactly?
 

FAQ: Can someone solve this System, (1equation, 3 variables)

Can a system with only one equation and three variables be solved?

Yes, a system with one equation and three variables can be solved as long as there are enough constraints or additional information to determine a unique solution.

How many solutions can a system with one equation and three variables have?

A system with one equation and three variables can have either one solution, infinite solutions, or no solution depending on the relationship between the variables in the equation.

What is the easiest way to solve a system with one equation and three variables?

The easiest way to solve a system with one equation and three variables is to use substitution or elimination to reduce the number of variables until you can solve for one variable and then use that value to solve for the remaining variables.

Is it possible for a system with one equation and three variables to have no solution?

Yes, it is possible for a system with one equation and three variables to have no solution if the equation leads to a contradiction, such as 0 = 3. This means that the variables cannot satisfy the equation at the same time and there is no solution.

What happens if there are more than three variables in a system with one equation?

If there are more than three variables in a system with one equation, it is still possible to solve for a unique solution as long as there are enough constraints or additional information. This means that the number of variables does not determine the solvability of the system, but rather the number of constraints or equations does.

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