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Which statement describes the system of equations?
(5x-3y = 34
(x-2y = 4

A) It has infinitely many solutions.

B) It has no solution.

C) it has one solution (24/13,-14/13)

D) It has one solution (8, 2).

User TrtG
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Answer: D

Explanation:

User Darcy Casselman
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Answer:

D. The solution is (8, 2).

Explanation:

x - 2y = 4

5x -3y = 34 Multiply the first equation by 5:

5x - 10y = 20 Subtract:

0 + 7y = 14

y = 2.

Substitute for y in the first equation:

x - 2*2 = 4

x = 4+4 = 8.

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