Solve by Using Either the Addition Method or the Substitution $$\begin{array} { l } - 5 ( x + y ) = 17 - 7 y \\- 3 ( x - 3 y ) = - 24 + 4 y\end{array}$$

question 95

Multiple Choice

Solve by using either the addition method or the substitution method. $$\begin{array} { l } - 5 ( x + y ) = 17 - 7 y \\- 3 ( x - 3 y ) = - 24 + 4 y\end{array}$$

• A) (-2, -6)
• B) (-5, -4)
• C) (-7, -9)
• D) (-9, -14)

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