Solve the System by Using Any Method $$\begin{array} { l } y = 0.4 x + 2.06 \\y = - 3.6 x - 5.54\end{array}$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by using any method. If a system does not have one unique solution, state whether the
system is inconsistent or whether the equations are dependent.
- $$\begin{array} { l } y = 0.4 x + 2.06 \\y = - 3.6 x - 5.54\end{array}$$

• A) \(\{ ( 3 , - 16.34 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( 1.3,2.58 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( - 2,1.26 ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( - 1.9,1.3 ) \}\)

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