Use the Addition Method to Solve the System $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 2 ( x + 2 ) + 9 ( y - 4 ) = 1 \\2 ( x - 1 ) = - 9 ( y + 2 )\end{array} \right.$$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Use the addition method to solve the system. If the equations of the system are dependent, or if a system is inconsistent, so indicate. $$\left\{ \begin{array} { l } 2 ( x + 2 ) + 9 ( y - 4 ) = 1 \\2 ( x - 1 ) = - 9 ( y + 2 ) \end{array} \right.$$

• A) \(( 8,4 )\)
• B) \(( 7 , - 2 )\)
• C) \(( - 3,5 )\)
• D)The equations are dependent.
• E)The system is inconsistent.

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