Use Cramer S Rule to Solve the System of Equations $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 5 x + 4 y = 0 \\10 x - 8 y = - 4\end{array} \right.$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Use Cramer s rule to solve the system of equations, if possible. $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 5 x + 4 y = 0 \\10 x - 8 y = - 4\end{array} \right.$

• A) \(\left( - \frac { 1 } { 5 } , \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right)\)
• B) \(\left( - \frac { 1 } { 4 } , \frac { 1 } { 5 } \right)\)
• C) (-5,4)
• D) dependent
• E) inconsistent

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