Solve the System by the Addition Method $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 5 y = 2 \\- 7 x - 3 y = 22\end{array}$$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by the addition method.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 5 y = 2 \\- 7 x - 3 y = 22\end{array}$$

• A) \(\{ ( 4,2 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( - 4 , - 2 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( - 4,2 ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( 4 , - 2 ) \}\)

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