Solve the System of Equations by Using Substitution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } 5 x - 2 y = - 1 \\x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by using substitution.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } 5 x - 2 y = - 1 \\x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 3 , y = 9\)
• B) \(x = 2 , y = 9\)
• C) \(x = 3 , y = 8\)
• D) \(x = 2 , y = 8\)

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