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Use elimination to solve the system of equations given below.
3x + 4y = -12
x - y = 10 |
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(4, -6) |
B. |
(28, 18) |
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(52, 42) |
D. |
(-4, -14) |
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The sum of two numbers is –11. Twice the first number minus four times the second number is –10. What are the two numbers? |
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-9, -2 |
B. |
-8, -3 |
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C. |
-6, -5 |
D. |
-15, 4 |
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3. |
Use elimination to solve the system of equations given by 6x + 15y = 15 and 4x – 5y = 25. |
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A. |
no solution |
B. |
(10, -3) |
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C. |
(5, -1) |
D. |
infinitely many solutions |
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4. |
Use elimination to solve the system of equations given by 6x + 2y = 0 and 3x + 7y = 24. |
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A. |
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B. |
infinitely many solutions |
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C. |
(-1, 3) |
D. |
no solution |
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5. |
Use elimination to solve the system of equations given by 8x – 4y = -20 and 10x – 5y = 35. |
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A. |
(0, 0) |
B. |
no solution |
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C. |
(-12, -12) |
D. |
infinitely many solutions |
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Hint |
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