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Solve the x in the equation x^2+14x+17=-96

This is the number of parts out of 100, the numerator of a fraction where the denominator is 100. submit

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.