Solve the System by the Method of Elimination $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 7 x - 6 y = - 73 \\- 8 x - y = 52\end{array} \right.$$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by the method of elimination.
$$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 7 x - 6 y = - 73 \\- 8 x - y = 52\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(( 2 , - 68 )\)
• B) \(( - 7,4 )\)
• C) \(\left( \frac { 239 } { 15 } , \frac { 2812 } { 15 } \right)\)
• D) \(\left( - 8 , - \frac { 121 } { 7 } \right)\)
• E) inconsistent

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