When solving this system of linear equations with the elimination method, you can multiply the bottom equation by 3.

3x + 6y = 38

3 (5x - 2y) = 3 (-30)

This step works because of the _____.

Group of answer choices

addition property of equality

multiplication property of equality

commutative property

distributive property

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