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If \[ P= \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 & 2\\ 2 & 3 & 4\\ 1 & -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \] and \[ Q= \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 5\\ -4 & 2 & -4\\ 2 & 2 & -4 \end{bmatrix}, \] find the matrix product \[ QP. \] Hence, solve the following system of linear equations using matrices: \[ x-y=3,\qquad 2x+3y+4z=17,\qquad y+2z=7. \]

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When a question says "hence solve", it is a requirement to use the product matrix calculated in the first part. Do not use Cramer's rule or long matrix inversion from scratch, as you will lose marks for not following instructions.
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