Use the Substitution Method or the Elimination Method to Solve $$\begin{array} { l } \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = 4 \\\frac { 1 } { 4 } x + \frac { 1 } { 6 } y = 2\end{array}$$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Use the substitution method or the elimination method to solve the system. If the system has infinitely many solutions, express the ordered pair in terms of x or y.
- $$\begin{array} { l } \frac { 1 } { 2 } x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } y = 4 \\\frac { 1 } { 4 } x + \frac { 1 } { 6 } y = 2\end{array}$$

• A) \(( 0,12 )\)
• B) \(\left( - 1 , \frac { 15 } { 2 } \right)\)
• C) \(\left( x , - \frac { 3 } { 2 } x + 12 \right)\) or \(\left( - \frac { 2 } { 3 } y + 8 , y \right)\)
• D) no solution

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