Answer:
a. b=4
Step-by-step explanation:

From the attached triangle drawn below:
NL=20, LM=3b, 

Since we are told that:

The correct option is A.
Answer:
4
Step-by-step explanation:
left means subtracting
6 7/8 - 2 5/8
Whole numbers subtract each other
Numerators subtract each other
The denominators stay the same.
6-2= 4
7-5=2
4 2/8
Reduce 2/8. Divide by 2. 2/2= 1, 8/2= 4
4 2/8=4 1/4
Answer: 4 2/8 = 4 1/4 cups left
Substitute the variable terms with the coordinates and the equation is
3=1/3(5)+b
solve for b