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A production analyst is solving the system of equations {2x+y=7,  x2y=6}\{2x + y = 7,\; x - 2y = 6\} to determine the optimal balance between two resources. To eliminate the variable yy using the addition method, the analyst must multiply the first equation (2x+y=72x + y = 7) by the constant ____.

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