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Line K is defined by the equation 2x + 3y = -4, and line L is defined by the equation 4x - 5y = 3. If the point (m, n) is the intersection of lines K and L, what is the value of m + n?

A) -2.5
B) -2
C) -1.5
D) -1
E) -0.5

The key concept here is that the coordinates of each point on a line are solutions to the equation of that line.
So, if the point (m, n) is the intersection of lines K and L, then the coordinates x = m and y = n must be solutions to BOTH equations.

This means, we need to solve the following system for m and n:
2m + 3n = -4
4m - 5n = 3

Take the top equation and multiply both sides by 2 to get the equivalent equation:
4m + 6n = -8
4m - 5n = 3

Subtract the bottom equation from the top equation to get: 11n = -11
Solve: n = -1

Now take one of the given equations, 2m + 3n = -4 and replace n with -1 to get: 2m + 3(-1) = -4
Simplify: 2m - 3 = -4
Add 3 to both sides: 2m = -1
Solve: m = -0.5

So, m + n = -0.5 + -1 = -1.5

Answer: C

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