Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: X $x = 5 , y = \frac { 1 } { 3 }$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: x + 3y = 6
X + 3y = 4

• A) \(x = 5 , y = \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(x = 0 , y = 2\)
• C) inconsistent; no solution
• D) dependent; many solutions

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