Question

complete the equation describing how x and y are related.

x	y
-5	17
-4	14
-3	11
-2	8
-1	5
0	2

$y = -3x + ?$
enter the number that belongs in the green box
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Explanation:

Step1: Pick x=0, y=2

We use the pair where $x=0$ since it simplifies calculation.

Step2: Substitute into equation

Substitute $x=0$, $y=2$ into $y=-3x+b$:
$2 = -3(0) + b$

Step3: Solve for b

Simplify the equation:
$2 = 0 + b$
$b=2$

Answer:

2