Use a Matrix Approach to Solve the System $$\left( \begin{array} { c c c c } 5 x - 4 y & = & 56 \\x + 3 y & = & - 23\end{array} \right)$$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Use a matrix approach to solve the system. $$\left( \begin{array} { c c c c } 5 x - 4 y & = & 56 \\x + 3 y & = & - 23\end{array} \right)$$

• A) (4, -9)
• B) (6, -9)
• C) (4, -8)
• D) (6, -8)
• E) inconsistent

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Definitions:

Credit Accounts

Accounts within financial accounting that are increased with a credit entry, carrying a balance that could be beneficial (revenue, gains) or detrimental (liabilities, expenses).

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that logs the debit and credit parts of a transaction in the financial records of a company.

Journal

A record where all financial transactions are initially recorded, using debits and credits, before being posted to individual accounts.

Increase Side

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