Solve the System of Linear Equations Below by the Method $\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 4 r - 5 s = 5 \\2 r - 5 s = 15\end{array} \right.$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Solve the system of linear equations below by the method of elimination. $\left\{ \begin{array} { c } 4 r - 5 s = 5 \\2 r - 5 s = 15\end{array} \right.$

• A) \(r = 9 \text { and } s = - 9\)
• B) \(r = - 1 \text { and } s = - 3\)
• C) \(r = - 8 \text { and } s = - 8\)
• D) \(r = - 5 \text { and } s = - 5\)
• E) \(r = 2 \text { and } s = 4\)

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