Solve the System by Elimination $$\begin{array} { l } - 7 x - 34 = - 5 y \\- 2 x - 3 y = - 8\end{array}$$

question 478

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination.
- $$\begin{array} { l } - 7 x - 34 = - 5 y \\- 2 x - 3 y = - 8\end{array}$$

• A) \(\varnothing\)
• B) \(\{ ( - 2,5 ) \}\)
• C) \(\{ ( - 3,5 ) \}\)
• D) \(\{ ( - 2,4 ) \}\)

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