If Possible, Solve the System of Equations $$\begin{array} { l } \frac { 1 } { 4 } x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } y = 1 \\\frac { 1 } { 2 } x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 1\end{array}$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

If possible, solve the system of equations. Use any method. If there is not a unique solution to a system, say why.
- $$\begin{array} { l } \frac { 1 } { 4 } x + \frac { 1 } { 4 } y = 1 \\\frac { 1 } { 2 } x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 1\end{array}$$

• A) \((\)\quad )\)
• B) \((\),\quad )\)
• C) No solution; inconsistent system of equations
• D) \(( - 1,4 )\)

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