When arguing a viewpoint, what is the best way to explain the reasons for a claim? by including multimedia that makes the reasons seem credible
by contrasting the reasons with a rebuttal to prove that they are valid
by providing evidence that explains how the reasons support the claim
by placing all the reasons in a survey to discover what readers think

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?