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How many ordered triples (x,y,z) of integers satisfy the system of equations below?  
 
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<cmath>\begin{array}{l} x^2-3xy+2yz-z^2=31 \\ -x^2+6yz+2z^2=44 \\ x^2+xy+8z^2=100\\ \end{array} </cmath>
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Problem

How many ordered triples (x,y,z) of integers satisfy the system of equations below?

\[\begin{array}{l} x^2-3xy+2y^2-z^2=31 \\ -x^2+6yz+2z^2=44 \\ x^2+xy+8z^2=100\\ \end{array}\]

$\text{(A)} \ 0 \qquad  \text{(B)} \ 1 \qquad  \text{(C)} \ 2 \qquad \\ \text{(D)}\ \text{a finite number greater than 2}\qquad\\ \text{(E)}\ \text{infinitely many}$

Solution

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See also

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