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Which ordered pair is the solution to the system of equations?

x-4y=6
3x+y=-8

A.
(2, −1)

B.
(1, −9)

C.
(−2, −2)

D.
(−6, −3)

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The solution to the system of equations is (-2,-2).

You can solve systems of equations by substitution, eliminations, or graphing.

x - 4y = 6
x = 6 + 4y

3x + y = -8

3(6 + 4y) = -8
18 + 12y = -8
12y = -24
y = -2

x = 6 + 4y
x = 6 + 4(-2)
x = 6 - 8
x = -2


Your final answer is C. (-2,-2).
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