Solve the System of Equations Algebraically for Real Values of X

question 57

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations algebraically for real values of x and y. $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - y = - 15 \\x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + y = - 15\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(\quad ( 4,0 ) , ( 5,0 )\)
• B) \(\quad ( 0,4 ) , ( 3,0 )\)
• C) \(\quad ( 0,4 ) , ( 0,5 )\)
• D) \(( 3,0 ) , ( 5,0 )\)
• E) no solution

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