Question

How can I solve this?!

Answer 1

A

evaluate f(5) and f(2)

f(5) = 5m + b and f(2) = 2m + b, hence

f(5) - f(2) = 5m + b - 2m - b = 3m

the expression simplifies to

`(3m)/(3)` = 2 ( cross- multiply )

3m = 6 ( divide both sides by 3 )

m = 2 → A