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2\left(x-1\right)+3\left(x+2\right)=24
Consider the first equation. Multiply both sides of the equation by 6, the least common multiple of 3,2.
2x-2+3\left(x+2\right)=24
Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x-1.
2x-2+3x+6=24
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x+2.
5x-2+6=24
Combine 2x and 3x to get 5x.
5x+4=24
Add -2 and 6 to get 4.
5x=24-4
Subtract 4 from both sides.
5x=20
Subtract 4 from 24 to get 20.
x=\frac{20}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.
x=4
Divide 20 by 5 to get 4.
x=4 y=4 z=4
The system is now solved.