Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method $$\begin{array} { c } x + 5 y = 2 \\- 4 x + 6 y = - 8\end{array}$$

question 66

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
- $$\begin{array} { c } x + 5 y = 2 \\- 4 x + 6 y = - 8\end{array}$$

• A) \(( 2,0 )\)
• B) no solution
• C) \(( 3,2 )\)
• D) \(( - 2 , - 1 )\)

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