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Solve the system of linear equations by ellmination. 5x + 9y = -11 3x + 9y = -3 A. (-4,-1) -B. (-1, –4) C. (-4,1) D. (1,-4)​

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Answer:

Explanation:

5x + 9y = -11

3x + 9y = -3

5x + 9y = -11

-3x - 9y = 3

2x = -8

x = -4

-12 + 9y = -3

9y = 9

y = 1

(-4, 1)

Answer is C

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