Solve the System by the Substitution or Elimination Method $$\left( \begin{array} { l } y = x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 8 \\y = x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 10\end{array} \right)$$

question 107

Multiple Choice

Solve the system by the substitution or elimination method. $$\left( \begin{array} { l } y = x ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 8 \\y = x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 10\end{array} \right)$$

• A) (9, \(-\) 46)
• B) (9, 46)
• C) (46, 9)
• D) ( \(-\) 9, 46)

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