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Set 3: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: C

The table below shows the linear relationship between x and y.

xy
210
519

Which equation represents this relationship?

Which equation represents the relationship?

A.

y = 2x + 6

B.

y = 3x - 4

C.

y = 3x + 4

✓ Correct
D.

y = 4x + 2

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Find slope: m = (19-10)/(5-2) = 9/3 = 3. Use point-slope with (2,10): y - 10 = 3(x - 2) => y = 3 x - 6 + 10 => y = 3 x + 4.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is y = 3x + 4

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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