The system of equation, given below, has x + 2y + 4z = 2 4x + 3y + z = 5 3x + 2y + 3z = 1 A. Unique solution B. Two solutions C. No solutions D. More than two solutions

Unique solution
Two solutions
No solutions
More than two solutions

The correct answer is $\boxed{\text{B}}$.

To solve a system of equations, we can use the elimination method. In this method, we eliminate one variable at a time by adding or subtracting the equations in a specific way.

For the given system of equations, we can eliminate $x$ by adding the first and third equations together. This gives us the equation $7y + 7z = 3$. We can then eliminate $y$ by adding the second and third equations together. This gives us the equation $7z = 4$. Solving for $z$, we get $z = \frac{4}{7}$.

We can then substitute $z = \frac{4}{7}$ into the first equation to solve for $x$. This gives us the equation $x + 2y + 4 \left( \frac{4}{7} \right) = 2$. Solving for $x$, we get $x = -\frac{2}{7}$.

We can then substitute $z = \frac{4}{7}$ and $x = -\frac{2}{7}$ into the second equation to solve for $y$. This gives us the equation $4 \left( -\frac{2}{7} \right) + 3y + \frac{4}{7} = 5$. Solving for $y$, we get $y = \frac{1}{7}$.

Therefore, the system of equations has two solutions: $\boxed{x = -\frac{2}{7}, y = \frac{1}{7}, z = \frac{4}{7}}$.


Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: Unique solution. This means that there is only one solution to the system of equations.
  • Option B: Two solutions. This means that there are two solutions to the system of equations.
  • Option C: No solutions. This means that there is no solution to the system of equations.
  • Option D: More than two solutions. This means that there are more than two solutions to the system of equations.
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