Solve the System of Equations by Elimination $\frac { 3 } { 5 } x + \frac { 2 } { 5 } y = \frac { 38 } { 5 }$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by elimination.
- $\frac { 3 } { 5 } x + \frac { 2 } { 5 } y = \frac { 38 } { 5 }$
6x + 2y = 86

• A)(-16, 6)
• B)(16, -5)
• C)(-16, 4)
• D)(-5, 16)

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