Movement along the earths surface caused by an earthquake

At a continent-continent convergence,

To solve this system of equations by elimination, what operation could be used to eliminate the y-variable and find the value of x? 6x + 5y = 2 4x + 2y = 8 a) subtract 2 times the second equation from 3 times the first equation b) subtract 3 times the second equation from 2 times the first equation c) subtract 5 times the second equation from 2 times the first equation d) subtract 2 times the second equation from 5 times the first equation

Which of these is a drawback of using natural gas? a. it is fairly safe for use in homes. b. it burns more cleanly than crude oil products. c. scientists have developed new ways of extracting it. d. during its extraction, groundwater can be contaminated.