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Solve the system of equations.

y = -5x - 8
y = 4x + 1
a.
( 1, -3)
c.
( 3, 1)
b.
( -1, -3)
d.
No solution


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D


Sagot :

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

Setting the equations equal to each other,

-5x-8 = 4x+1

-8 = 9x + 1

-9 = 9x

x = -1, meaning y=-5(-1)-8 = -3.