Use an Inverse Matrix to Solve (If Possible) the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 3 x + 4 y = - 2 \\5 x + 3 y = 4\end{array} \right.$$

question 144

Multiple Choice

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 3 x + 4 y = - 2 \\5 x + 3 y = 4\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(( - 2,2 )\)
• B) \(( 2,2 )\)
• C) \(( - 2 , - 2 )\)
• D) \(( 2 , - 2 )\)
• E) \(( - 1,2 )\)

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