Use the Elimination Method to Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 2 x + 24 y = - 154 \\9 x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Use the elimination method to solve the system.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 2 x + 24 y = - 154 \\9 x + 4 y = 35\end{array} \right.$$

• A) x = 9, y = -9
• B) x = 7, y = -7
• C) x = -4, y = 7
• D) x = -7, y = 7

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