The Wacky World of Ch. 3:

Section 7 - solving systems of equations in three variables:

"As human beings, we are endowed with freedom of choice, and we cannot shuffle off our responsibility upon the shoulders of God or nature. We must shoulder it ourselves. It is our responsibility."
-Arnold J. Toynbee               

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	The LORD collects sinners. Tuesday The LORD had 1  lecher,   0 gluttons, and 5 idlers. Then on Wednesday The LORD had 6 lechers, 1 glutton, and once again, 5 idlers. On Thursday however, The LORD had 3 lecher, 7 gluttons, and 6 idlers. He'll make those heathens pay! if : lecher  = x               gluttons = y             and idlers = z         solve for x, y, and z.
	Tues.          1x + 0y + 5z = 22                                                                       Wed.          6x + 1y + 5z = 62                                                                       Thurs.         3x + 7y + 6z = 74                         x = 7                          y=5                     z = 3

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