Solving systems of linear equations

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Homework Statement


x + 3y + z = 4
2x + 2y + z = -1
2x + 3y + z = 3

Find the general solution, and two particular solutions.


The Attempt at a Solution


y = 4; x = -1; z = -7; if I am not mistaken. So how am I supposed to find a general and two particular solutions if there is only one solution?
 
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Panphobia said:

Homework Statement


x + 3y + z = 4
2x + 2y + z = -1
2x + 3y + z = 3

Find the general solution, and two particular solutions.


The Attempt at a Solution


y = 4; x = -1; z = -7; if I am not mistaken. So how am I supposed to find a general and two particular solutions if there is only one solution?

You can't. There is only one solution. Must be an error in the problem statement.
 
yeah there is only one unique solution.