Solve the System of Equations Using Substitution $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } = 39 \\x - y = 3\end{array} \right.$$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations using substitution.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 2 } = 39 \\x - y = 3\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = - 8 , y = 5\)
• B) \(x = 8 , y = - 5\)
• C) \(x = - 8 , y = - 5\)
• D) \(x = 8 , y = 5\)

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