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Which ordered pair is a solution of the linear system: x+2y=-8 and

-4x+y=5? *
O A. (-2-3)
OB.(2-3)
C. (-3,-2)
D. (-1,0)



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User Starrify
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Answer:

option A

A(-2,-3)

Explanation:

make y subject of formula

x+2y=-8

2y=-8-x

y=(-8-x)/2

y=-4-x/2

when x=-2

y=-4-(-2)/2

=-4-(-1)

=-4+1

=-3

(-2,-3) is an ordered pair

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