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Solve for x and y respectively in the simultaneous equations -2x - 5y = 3. x + 3y = 0

A
-3, -9
B
9, -3
C
-9,3
D
3, -9
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Correct Option: C

-2x -5y = 3

x + 3y = 0

x = -3y

-2 (-3y) - 5y = -3

6y - 5y = 3

y = 3

but, x = -3y

x = -3(3)

x = -9

therefore, x = -9, y = 3

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