Solve the System by Elimination

question 122

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by elimination.
-2x + y = 9 x - 2y = 2

• A) (6, 2)
• B) (5, -1)
• C) (3, 1)
• D) (4, 1)

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Definitions:

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