Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: 2x $x = 16 , y = 6$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: 2x - 5y = 2
3x + 4y = 26

• A) \(x = 16 , y = 6\)
• B) \(x = 6 , y = 2\)
• C) \(x = 2 , y = \frac { 2 } { 5 }\)

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