using the formula:
y = mx +b
Using the given slope and coordinate points we get:
-1 = -3(2) + b
-1 = -6 + b
add 6 to each side
5 = b
y = -3x + 5
which is the same as:
3x + y = 5 ...answer choice a
1 solution
x = -1/2
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There would be 2 groups. The greatest amount in each pile is 2 cards.
