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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations. 5x + 2y = 7 −5x + 4y = 5 A. ( 3/5, 2) B. There is no solution. C. (2, 1) D. There are an infinite number of solutions.
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Use the elimination method to solve the system of equations.

5x + 2y = 7
−5x + 4y = 5

A. ( 3/5, 2)
B. There is no solution.
C. (2, 1)
D. There are an infinite number of solutions.

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The answer is A.
x= 3/5 or 0.6 and y= 2
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5x + 2y = 7
+
−5x + 4y = 5
____________

6y = 12
y = 12/6
y = 2

5x + 2y = 7
5x + 2*2 = 7
5x + 4 = 7
5x = 7 - 4
5x = 3
x = 3/5

A. ( 3/5, 2)
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