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Consider the system of equation

2x+3y=8
2x+6y=12
what could be the first step in solving the system of equations using elimination

a. Multiply the first equation by -1
b. Add 4 to both sides of the first equation
c. Add the two equations
d. Multiply the second equation by 2

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The correct answer is D
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