Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y = 1 \\x + y = - 3\end{array} \right.$$

question 166

Multiple Choice

Solve the system.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y = 1 \\x + y = - 3\end{array} \right.$$

• A) inconsistent (no solution)
• B) \(( 0 , - 2 )\)
• C) dependent (many solutions)
• D) \(( 1 , - 3 )\)

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