Astudent is trying to solve the system of two equations given below:
equation p: x + y = 8
equation q: 2x + 5y = 24
which of the following steps can be used to eliminate the x term?
a. 2(x + y = 8)
b. -2(x + y = 8)
c. -1(2x + 5y = 24)
d. -2(2x + 5y =24)

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