Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: X $x = - 3 , y = \frac { 2 } { 3 }$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: x + 3y = -1
2x + 3y = -5

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

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