Solve the System $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 8 y = 7 \\4 x + 16 y = 5\end{array}$$

question 130

Multiple Choice

Solve the system. If the system has infinitely many solutions, write the solution set with x arbitrary.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 2 x + 8 y = 7 \\4 x + 16 y = 5\end{array}$$

• A) \(\left\{ \left( x , \frac { 1 } { 2 } - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x \right) \right\}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \left( x , \frac { 7 } { 8 } - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x \right) \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ ( 0,0 ) \}\)
• D) \(\varnothing\)

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