A rectangular garden plot measures 7 meters by 8 meters. Another rectangular garden plot measures 6 meters by 9 meters. Which of the following statements are true regarding their areas?
The first garden plot is larger by 2 square meters.
The first garden plot is larger by 3 square meters.
The garden plots are the same size.
The second garden plot is larger by 2 square meters.
The second garden plot is larger by 3 square meters.