Use the Echelon Method to Solve the System $$\begin{array}{l}\frac{3 x}{2}-\frac{y}{3}=-18 \\\frac{3 x}{4}+\frac{2 y}{9}=-9\end{array}$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Use the echelon method to solve the system.
- $$\begin{array}{l}\frac{3 x}{2}-\frac{y}{3}=-18 \\\frac{3 x}{4}+\frac{2 y}{9}=-9\end{array}$$

• A) \( (0,-12) \)
• B) \( (-12,0) \)
• C) \( (12,0) \)
• D) \( (0,12) \)

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