A race car is running at a constant rate toward the finish line. The equation y=3x+2 can be used to represent this situation, where y is the distance traveled in miles and x is the number of minutes the car has been running. Which statement best describes the distance traveled, given the equation?

a. Two miles from the starting point, the race car is running 3 miles per minute.

b. Three miles from the starting point, the race car is running 2 miles per minute.

c. The car is running 2 miles per minute.

d. Five miles from the starting point, the car is running 3 miles per minute.