Solve the System of Equations by the Addition Method $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 5 x - 2 y = - 17 \\5 x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 23\end{array} \right.$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the addition method.
- $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 5 x - 2 y = - 17 \\5 x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } y = - 23\end{array} \right.$

• A) \(( - 4 , - 5 )\)
• B) no solution
• C) \(( 5 , - 5 )\)
• D) \(( - 5 , - 4 )\)

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