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Which statement best describes a relationship amongst hypotheses, theories, and laws?

A hypothesis is used to explain laws and theories.
A law is used to explain a hypothesis and theories.
A hypothesis combines several theories.
A theory combines several hypotheses.

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A theory combines several hypotheses.

Explanation: Hypotheses are testable proposed explanations; multiple tested and supported hypotheses (and evidence) are integrated into broader scientific theories, which explain patterns (often summarized by laws).