Question 2 • Algebraic Reasoning
The slope through (3, 6) and (8, 4) is (4 − 6)/(8 − 3) = −2/5. Substitute (3, 6) into y = mx + b: 6 = (−2/5)(3) + b, so b = 36/5. The equation is y = −2/5x + 36/5, choice B.
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