Solve the Problem $( 3 , b )$ Is a Point on the Graph Of

question 49

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If $( 3 , b )$ is a point on the graph of $3 x - 2 y = 17$ , what is $b$ ?

• A) \(- 4\)
• B) \(\frac { 11 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 23 } { 3 }\)
• D) 4

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Definitions:

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