Solve the System of Equations by Elimination, If a Solution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + 7 y = 5 \\- 4 x + 8 y = - 20\end{array} \right.$$

question 133

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by elimination, if a solution exists.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + 7 y = 5 \\- 4 x + 8 y = - 20\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 6 , y = 5\)
• B) \(x = 5 , y = 0\)
• C) No solution
• D) \(x = 6 , y = - 1\)

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