Solve the System by Elimination $$\begin{array} { c } x + 5 y = - 5 \\- 7 x + 6 y = 35\end{array}$$

question 117

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination.
- $$\begin{array} { c } x + 5 y = - 5 \\- 7 x + 6 y = 35\end{array}$$

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

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