Solve the System of Linear Equations by the Method of Elimination

question 160

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of linear equations by the method of elimination, find (x,y) . $\left\{ \begin{array} { c } - 5 x + 2 y = - 38 \\3 x - y = 23\end{array} \right.$

• A)No solution
• B) \(( 8,1 )\)
• C) \(( 8 , - 1 )\)
• D) \(\left( \frac { 3 } { 38 } , \frac { 2 } { 23 } \right)\)
• E) \(\left( - 5 , \frac { 2 } { 23 } \right)\)

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