Solve the System by Substitution $$\begin{aligned}y & = - 6 x - 14 \\5 x - 3 y & = 19\end{aligned}$$

question 157

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by substitution.
- $$\begin{aligned}y & = - 6 x - 14 \\5 x - 3 y & = 19\end{aligned}$$

• A) \(\{ ( - 6,22 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( 4 , - 38 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( - 1 , - 8 ) \}\)
• D) No solution; \{ \} ; inconsistent system

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