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Which expression is equivalent to the expression shown?

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. subtracting 3xy^2 from 8xy^2 gives the same result as the expression. [tex]3xy ^{2} - 8xy ^{2} [/tex][tex] { - 7xy}^{2} - {2xy}^{2} [/tex][tex] {7xy}^{2} - {2xy}^{2} [/tex]

Question: a) does the given set of points represent a linear function? how do you know? b) assume that the point (-2,4) lies on the graph of a line. what y-values could complete this set of ordered pairs that lie on the same line: (- (hint: there are several correct answ