Solve the System by Graphing $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + \frac { 3 } { 4 } y = - 8 \\x = - 5\end{array} \right.$$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by graphing. If there is no solution or an infinite number of solutions, so state. Use set notation to
express the solution set.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + \frac { 3 } { 4 } y = - 8 \\x = - 5\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(\{ ( - 5 , - 4 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( - 5,4 ) \}\)
• C) no solution; \(\varnothing\)
• D) \(\{ ( 5 , - 4 ) \}\)

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