Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x - 6 y = - 5 \\15 x - 18 y = 15\end{array}$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
- $$\begin{array} { l } 5 x - 6 y = - 5 \\15 x - 18 y = 15\end{array}$$

• A) no solution
• B) \(( 25 , - 30 )\)
• C) infinitely many solutions
• D) \(( - 25,30 )\)

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