Use the Elimination Method to Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y = - 8 \\x - y = 12\end{array} \right.$$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Use the elimination method to solve the system.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x + y = - 8 \\x - y = 12\end{array} \right.$$

• A) x = 5, y = 14
• B) x = 8, y = -10
• C) x = 2, y = -10
• D) x = 9, y = 5

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