Solve by the Elimination Method $$\begin{array} { l } 10 x + 39 y = 16 \\15 x + 39 y = 18\end{array}$$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Solve by the elimination method: $$\begin{array} { l } 10 x + 39 y = 16 \\15 x + 39 y = 18\end{array}$$

• A) \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } , \frac { 4 } { 13 } \right)\)
• B) \(\left( \frac { 2 } { 5 } , \frac { 4 } { 13 } \right)\)
• C) \(\left( \frac { 2 } { 5 } , \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right)\)
• D) \(\left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } , \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right)\)
• E) No solution

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