Use the Elimination Method to Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 2 x + 24 y = - 154 \\9 x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the elimination method to solve the system.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 2 x + 24 y = - 154 \\9 x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(x = 9 , y = - 9\)
• B) \(x = 7 , y = - 7\)
• C) \(x = - 4 , y = 7\)
• D) \(x = - 7 , y = 7\)

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