Find the Solution to the System by Addition (Elimination) Method $$\frac { 1 } { 3 } x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = - 4$$

question 50

Multiple Choice

Find the solution to the system by addition (elimination) method.
- $$\frac { 1 } { 3 } x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = - 4$$
$x - y = - 2$

• A) \(( - 7 , - 5 )\)
• B) \(( 7 , - 4 )\)
• C) \(( - 8 , - 4 )\)
• D) No solution

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