A student 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?

2(x + y = 8)
−2(x + y = 8)
−1(2x + 5y = 24)
−2(2x + 5y = 24)