Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: -X $x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } , y = - 1 \frac { 1 } { 6 }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: -x + 3y = 5
2x - 6y = 8

• A) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } , y = - 1 \frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• B) \(x = - 11 , y = - 2\)
• C) inconsistent; no solution
• D) dependent; many solutions

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