Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method

question 24

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
-2.5x + 0.3y = 10.6 0.5x + 0.9y = 3.8

• A) (6.5, 2.3)
• B) (4, 2)
• C) (4.5, 2)
• D) (1.5, 2.3)

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