Find Values of X and Y, If Any, That Will $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } x & y \\3 & 9\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 8 \\3 & 9\end{array} \right]$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Find values of x and y, if any, that will make the matrices equal. $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } x & y \\3 & 9\end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 8 \\3 & 9\end{array} \right]$$

• A) \(x = 2 , y = 8\)
• B) \(x = - 2 , y = 8\)
• C) \(x = 8 , y = 2\)
• D) \(x = - 2 , y = - 8\)
• E) no solution

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