Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
-3x - 5y = 2 18x - 30y = 12
A) (6, -10)
B) infinitely many solutions
C) (-10, 6)
D) no solution

Name: Solve the system of equations by the elimination method. -3x - 5y = 2 18x - 30y = 12 A) (6, -10) B) infinitely many solutions C) (-10, 6) D) no solution
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The second equation is a multiple of the first (multiplied by 6). This means the two equations are essentially the same line, hence there are infinitely many solutions.

Solve the System of Equations by the Elimination Method