Solve the System by Any Method $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } 3 x + y = 2 \\- 12 x - 4 y = - 8\end{array} \right.$$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by any method.
- $$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } 3 x + y = 2 \\- 12 x - 4 y = - 8\end{array} \right.$$

• A) infinitely many solutions
• B) one ordered-pair solution
• C) no solution

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