Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: 5x $x = 0 , y = - 3$

question 49

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: 5x + y = -3
-15x - 3y = -6

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

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