5. The following system of linear equations is inconsistent: x+y=z=7, x+2y-7z = -2, 2x + 3y - 8z = -4, 3x +2y + 3x = -9. Find any x, y, z that gives the "closest" possible answer.

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The following system of linear equations is inconsistent:
x+y=z=7, x+2y-7z = -2, 2x+3y-8z = -4, 3x +2y + 3x = -9.
Find any x, y, z that gives the "closest" possible answer.
Transcribed Image Text:5. The following system of linear equations is inconsistent: x+y=z=7, x+2y-7z = -2, 2x+3y-8z = -4, 3x +2y + 3x = -9. Find any x, y, z that gives the "closest" possible answer.
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