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What is the first step in adding these equations to eliminate y?

7x+2y=5
6x-8y=9
A. Multiply the top equation by 6.
B. Multiply the bottom equation by 5.
C. Multiply the bottom equation by 7.
D. Multiply the top equation by 4.

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D. Multiply the top equation by 4.
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