1. **Problem:** Solve the system of linear equations:
$$\begin{cases} x - y - 2z = 0 \\ -2x + 6y = 1 \\ -x + 2y + z = 1 \end{cases}$$
2. **Formula and rules:** To solve a system of linear equations, we can use substitution, elimination, or matrix methods such as Gaussian elimination. Here, we will use substitution/elimination.
3. **Step 1:** From the first equation, express $x$ in terms of $y$ and $z$:
$$x = y + 2z$$
4. **Step 2:** Substitute $x = y + 2z$ into the second equation:
$$-2(y + 2z) + 6y = 1$$
Simplify:
$$-2y - 4z + 6y = 1$$
$$4y - 4z = 1$$
5. **Step 3:** Substitute $x = y + 2z$ into the third equation:
$$-(y + 2z) + 2y + z = 1$$
Simplify:
$$-y - 2z + 2y + z = 1$$
$$y - z = 1$$
6. **Step 4:** Now we have two equations with two variables:
$$\begin{cases} 4y - 4z = 1 \\ y - z = 1 \end{cases}$$
7. **Step 5:** From the second equation, express $y$:
$$y = 1 + z$$
8. **Step 6:** Substitute $y = 1 + z$ into the first equation:
$$4(1 + z) - 4z = 1$$
Simplify:
$$4 + 4z - 4z = 1$$
$$4 = 1$$
9. **Step 7:** The equation $4 = 1$ is a contradiction, meaning the system has no solution.
**Final answer:** The system of equations is inconsistent and has no solution.
Linear System E705Fb
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