Solve the System of Equations by Elimination, If a Solution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 8 x + 8 y = 64 \\3 x - 5 y = - 40\end{array} \right.$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by elimination, if a solution exists.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 8 x + 8 y = 64 \\3 x - 5 y = - 40\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 0 , y = 9\)
• B) \(x = - 1 , y = 9\)
• C) No solution
• D) \(x = 0 , y = 8\)

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