First, find the equation of the line.
the slope is given, so y=-5x+b
now use the given point to find b: 228=-5*(-3)+b, b=228-15=213
so the equation of the line is y=-5x+213
when y=517: 517=-5x+213
304=-5x
x=-60.8
Answer: It shows that cleverness is rewarded.
Explanation: Aesop was born into slavery and during the course of his life, he served Xanthus and Ladmon, two different masters, but it was Ladmon that granted him his freedom because of how smart Aesop was.
An anecdote is a short fable or entertaining story that is usually about real events that happened.
The effect of the anecdote about how Aesop gained his freedom is that It shows that cleverness is rewarded.
I would think D, because you have to stop and read conversations and stuff between characters which brings up more detail