Solve the System of Linear Equations Below by the Method $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } - 4 x + y = - 4 \\12 x - 3 y = 3\end{array} \right.$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of linear equations below by the method of elimination, if a single solution exists. $\left\{ \begin{array} { l } - 4 x + y = - 4 \\12 x - 3 y = 3\end{array} \right.$

• A) \(x = 8 \text { and } y = - 8\)
• B) \(x = 1 \text { and } y = 0\)
• C) \(x = 9 \text { and } y = 4\)
• D) \(x = - 4 \text { and } y = 0\)
• E)no solution

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