Chapter 8 - Polynomials and Factoring - 8-8 Factoring by Grouping - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 533: 49

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In the equation $y=mx+c$, m is the slope. The slope is $-3$ in cases A and B. Substituting values, 2 for x and 5 for y, Case A: $5=-3(2)+17$ is not true, so (2,5) does not lie on that line. Case B: $5=-3(2)+11$ is true, so this line passes through (2,5). Answer: B