Solve the System by Substitution, If Possible $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 4 x + 3 y = 23 \\8 x + 6 y = 24\end{array} \right.$

question 132

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by substitution, if possible. $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 4 x + 3 y = 23 \\8 x + 6 y = 24\end{array} \right.$

• A)(6, 5)
• B)(4, 7)
• C)(-5, -1)
• D)(2, 5)
• E)No solution; inconsistent system

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