Solve the System of Equations Using the Addition Method: 3x

question 40

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using the addition method: 3x - 2y = 14
2x + 5y = 3

• A)x = 4, y = -1
• B)inconsistent; no solution
• C)x = 11.5, y = 4
• D)dependent; many solutions

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