Solve the System of Equations by Substitution $$\begin{array} { r } 2 x + 9 y = - 8 \\x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = \frac { 13 } { 3 }\end{array}$$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by substitution.
- $$\begin{array} { r } 2 x + 9 y = - 8 \\x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = \frac { 13 } { 3 }\end{array}$$

• A)(-5, 2)
• B)( -5, -2)
• C)(5, 2)
• D)(5, -2)

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