Solve the System by the Addition Method $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 20 y = - 144 \\11 x + 5 y = 48\end{array}$$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by the addition method.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 20 y = - 144 \\11 x + 5 y = 48\end{array}$$

• A) \(\{ ( 8 , - 8 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( - 5,8 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( 11 , - 11 ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( - 8,8 ) \}\)

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