Solve the System of Equations by Elimination, If a Solution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x - 6 y = - 30 \\- 5 x - 5 y = - 25\end{array} \right.$$

question 143

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by elimination, if a solution exists.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x - 6 y = - 30 \\- 5 x - 5 y = - 25\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = - 5 , y = 0\)
• B) No solution
• C) \(x = 1 , y = 4\)
• D) \(x = 0 , y = 5\)

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