Solve the System $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x + 4 y = 7 \\16 x + 8 y = 5\end{array}$$

question 322

Multiple Choice

Solve the system. If the system has infinitely many solutions, write the solution set with x arbitrary.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 8 x + 4 y = 7 \\16 x + 8 y = 5\end{array}$$

• A) \(\varnothing\)
• B) \(\left. \left\{ x , \frac { 7 } { 4 } - 2 x \right) \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ ( x , 1 - 2 x ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( 0,0 ) \}\)

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