Solve the System by the Substitution or Elimination Method $$\left( \begin{array} { r l } x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } & = 17 \\x + 4 y & = 17\end{array} \right)$$

question 213

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by the substitution or elimination method. $$\left( \begin{array} { r l } x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } & = 17 \\x + 4 y & = 17\end{array} \right)$$

• A) (1, 4)
• B) ( \(-\) 1, \(-\) 4)
• C) (1, \(-\) 4)
• D) (4, 1)

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