Solve the System of Equations by Using an Inverse Matrix $$\begin{array} { c } x + 3 y = - 8 \\- 14 x - 4 y = - 2\end{array}$$

question 280

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by using an inverse matrix.
- $$\begin{array} { c } x + 3 y = - 8 \\- 14 x - 4 y = - 2\end{array}$$

• A) \(( - 1,3 )\)
• B) \(( - 3,1 )\)
• C) \(( 1 , - 3 )\)
• D) \(( 3 , - 1 )\)

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