Solve the System of Equations by Elimination, If a Solution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 8 x + 9 y = 8 \\- 5 x + 7 y = - 5\end{array} \right.$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by elimination, if a solution exists.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 8 x + 9 y = 8 \\- 5 x + 7 y = - 5\end{array} \right.$$

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

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