Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method

question 18

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
-x - 2y = 8
-7x - 3y = -39

• A)(6, -1)
• B)no solution
• C)(5, 0)
• D)(-6, 0)

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