Solve using the elimination method.
-$-7 x-4 y=-58$
$5 \mathrm{x}+4 \mathrm{y}=46$
A) $(6,4)$
B) $(-4,6)$
C) $(-6,4)$
D) $(4,6)$

Name: Solve using the elimination method. -$-7 x-4 y=-58$ $5 \mathrm{x}+4 \mathrm{y}=46$ A) $(6,4)$ B) $(-4,6)$ C) $(-6,4)$ D) $(4,6)$
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By adding the two equations, the $4y$ terms cancel out, resulting in $-2x = -12$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 6$. Substituting $x = 6$ into one of the original equations gives $y = 4$. Thus, the solution is $(6, 4)$.

Solve Using the Elimination Method −7x−4y=−58-7 x-4 y=-58−7x−4y=−58 5x+4y=465 \mathrm{x}+4 \mathrm{y}=465x+4y=46

Solve Using the Elimination Method $-7 x-4 y=-58$ $5 \mathrm{x}+4 \mathrm{y}=46$