Solve the System by Using the Substitution Method $$\left( \begin{array} { c } 3 x + y = 17 \\4 x - y = 18\end{array} \right)$$

question 289

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by using the substitution method. $$\left( \begin{array} { c } 3 x + y = 17 \\4 x - y = 18\end{array} \right)$$

• A) (5, 32)
• B) (2, 5)
• C) (5, 2)
• D) no solutions
• E) infinitely many solutions

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