Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method

question 47

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
-x + 8y = 8
6x + 9y = 48

• A)(8, 0)
• B)(-8, -1)
• C)no solution
• D)(9, 8)

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