Solve the System by Elimination $$\begin{array} { c } x + 9 y = - 36 \\7 x + 10 y = - 40\end{array}$$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination.
- $$\begin{array} { c } x + 9 y = - 36 \\7 x + 10 y = - 40\end{array}$$

• A) \(\{ ( 4,0 ) \}\)
• B) \(\{ ( 1 , - 5 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( 0 , - 4 ) \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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