Solve for X and Y in the Following Pair of Equations

question 92

Multiple Choice

Solve for x and y in the following pair of equations:
Y = -0.2x + 4.2
X - 0.5y = 10

• A) x = 11; y = 2
• B) x = 2; y = 11
• C) x = 11; y = 6.4
• D) x = 6.45; y = 2.9
• E) x = 6.4; y = 11

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