Solve for x: 3x − 24 = 81 (5 points)

a)57/3

b)105/3

c)57

d)105

In order for the function to be linear, what must m be and why? m = 22 because the rate of change is 1. m = 20 because the rate of change is 3. m = 22 because the rate of change is -1. m = 20 because the rate of change is -3.