Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } x + 4 y = - 4 \\x - 4 y = - 12\end{array} \right.$$

question 23

Multiple Choice

Solve the system. $$\left\{ \begin{array} { c } x + 4 y = - 4 \\x - 4 y = - 12\end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(( 1 , - 8 )\)
• B) \(( 2,8 )\)
• C) \(( - 8,1 )\)
• D) \(( 8,1 )\)
• E) \(( 2 , - 8 )\)

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