Solve the System by Gauss-Jordan Elimination, If Possible $( x , y )$

question 39

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by Gauss-Jordan elimination, if possible. If $( x , y )$ is the solution to the system, give the value of $x$ .
$$\left\{ \begin{array} { r } x - 2 y = 35 \\y = - 15\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(- 6\)
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) \(- 5\)
• E) no solution

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