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Solve the system of equations by the elimination method.
left brace Start 2 By 1 Matrix 1st Row 1st Column 5 x plus 5 y equals negative 20 2nd Row 1st Column 6 x minus 5 y equals 31 EndMatrix

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Part 1
Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A.
The solution is
  
enter your response here. ​(Simplify your answer. Type an ordered​ pair.)
B.
There are infinitely many solutions.
C.
There is no solution.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A. The solution is (1, -5).

Work: Add the equations to eliminate y: (5x+5y)+(6x-5y)=11x = -20+31 = 11, so x=1. Substitute: 5(1)+5y=-20 ⇒ 5y=-25 ⇒ y=-5.