Solve the Problem $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 9 x + 8 y = 12 \\- 4 x - 2 y = - 10\end{array} \right.$$

question 25

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 9 x + 8 y = 12 \\- 4 x - 2 y = - 10\end{array} \right.$$

• A) no solution; \(\varnothing\)
• B) \(\{ ( 4 , - 2 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( 3 , - 2 ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( 4 , - 3 ) \}\)

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