Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: X $x = 14 , y = - 4$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: x + 2y = 6
2x - 3y = -16

• A) \(x = 14 , y = - 4\)
• B) \(x = 0 , y = 5 \frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(x = - 2 , y = 4\)
• D) \(x = - 2 , y = 2\)

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