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Which equation represents a valid first step in solving the following system of equations using the elimination method, given that the subsequent step is to add the equations to eliminate the x variable?

2x - 2y = 5 and -4x + 5y = 11

A

-2(-4x + 5y) = -2(11)

B

2(2x - 2y) = 2(5)

C

-2(2x - 2y) = -2(5)

D

2(-4x + 5y) = 2(11)

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