Use an Inverse Matrix to Solve (If Possible) the System $\left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 1.8 x - 5 y & = 4 \\28.8 x - 16 y & = 5\end{array} \right.$

question 199

Multiple Choice

Use an inverse matrix to solve (if possible) the system of linear equations. $\left\{ \begin{array} { l l } 1.8 x - 5 y & = 4 \\28.8 x - 16 y & = 5\end{array} \right.$

• A) ( \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\) , 16)
• B) (0, 0)
• C) ( \(\frac { 1 } { 16 }\) , \(\frac { 5 } { 16 }\) )
• D) (16, 16)
• E) No solution

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