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U7L8 - Challenges Facing South Asia Quiz

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How can driving be hazardous when the control subsystem in a car is not functioning properly? (1 point) Responses If a driver is not able to control the brakes, steering wheel, or throttle, then it will be difficult to prevent a collision. If the turn sig...

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Why are metals used within most electronic devices and wires? (1 point) Responses Metals are highly conductive and have low resistance, meaning electricity moves through them faster and easier than nonmetals. Metal is not a good choice because electrons c...

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What can be inferred about JB’s personality from the conversation between Josh and Miss Sweet Tea in the poem “Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)”?(1 point) Responses He does not trust his brother. He does not trust his brother. He is nervous about talking...

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Introduce the setting (When and Where). In order to put the reader in the right location for your story, give them some strong, vivid details of where this story takes place. This should help to establish a specific time and location that we'll stay in fo...

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Body Paragraph: Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action All Narratives follow a similar plot (order of events) structure: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. This section focuses on the Rising Action, Climax, and Falling Actio...

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In a new study published Monday in Nature Ecology and Evolution, the researchers sequenced Lonesome George and his fellow giant tortoises’ genes to compare the common genetic links among other long-living animals — such as naked mole rats, bats, some spec...

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What is most necessary for a coherent text to do?(1 point) Responses include a detailed description of ideas include a detailed description of ideas provide logical connections between ideas provide logical connections between ideas detail a cause-and-eff...

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Use the image to answer the question. What conclusion does this image best support? (1 point) Responses France formed an official alliance with America during the war. France formed an official alliance with America during the war. Washington gave credit...

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Which of the following best describes why a poet might include a refrain in a poem?(1 point) Responses A refrain explains the structure of a poem. A refrain explains the structure of a poem. A refrain tells readers how to feel about something in the poem....

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How do you enlarge an image to see more detail on it?(1 point) Responses You click on the image. You click on the image. You zoom in with your browser. You zoom in with your browser. You click a plus symbol. You click a plus symbol. You can't make images...

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1.Poor infrastructure (public works such as roads, bridges, hospitals) 2.East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh. 3.Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed. 4.pollution from motor vehicle exhaust 5.Unequal treatment of women and Large populatio...

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This 100% correct i promise 1. Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of the particles, which causes the particles to move more and take up more space. 2. synthetic material 3. Conductors allow for more electric current than insulators 4. It bloc...

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Name any other part of a vehicle that helps keep passengers safe. Describe how the part you named helps keep passengers safe.

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What changed after the Tacoma Bridge disaster? (1 point) Responses Less steel supports were added to the bridge to reduce the weight of the bridge. Nothing changed after the Tacoma Bridge disaster. The experience taught engineers the importance of testing...

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Describe another example that shows why it is important for engineers to test products during the design process. (*Please Note: you can pick any product that has been designed, tested, and modified. For example, how have electronics, products for the kit...

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How would increasing the number of charging stations in the community influence a person's decision to buy an electric vehicle?

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How would increasing the number of charging stations in the community influence a person's decision to buy an electric vehicle? (1 point) Responses Increasing the number of charging stations will not influence a person's decision to buy an electric vehicl...

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Describe one pro (positive benefit) and/or one con (negative disadvantage) of using an electric vehicle.

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Which statement describes why the design of automobile air bags is not perfect? (1 point) Responses They can be harmful to passengers of certain heights. They rely on seat belts to begin the inflation process. They have not been able to save many lives.

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What can be inferred about JB’s personality from the conversation between Josh and Miss Sweet Tea in the poem “Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)”?(1 point) Responses He does not trust his brother. He is nervous about talking to girls. He does not care abo...

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Why can’t Josh sleep before the big game in the poem “The Main Reason I Can’t Sleep”?(1 point) Responses The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow. The stubble on his head is itchy on the pillow. His brother is on the phone with a girl. His brother i...

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Use the notes from your reading of “Second Quarter.” Read “Tipping Point.” In 3–4 sentences, identify a tipping point in your life and explain how it was similar to or different from the one Josh describes in the poem. Use specific details from your life...

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Which is the best description of “Text Messages from Mom, Part One”? (1 point) Responses The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Josh. The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Josh. The mom expresses relief that the boys can get a ride home. Th...

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Use the notes from your reading of “Third Quarter” to answer the question. Which is the best description of “Text Messages from Mom, Part One”? Responses The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Josh. The mom shows greater concern for JB than for Jos...

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Introduction Paragraph (Exposition) The exposition refers to the start of a story. Most stories start with an introduction of the main character(s) and the setting. The Exposition might also introduce the main conflict or problem in a story. Introduce you...

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Include a conversation between characters: What conversations did you have or could you have had? Example: As I walked out of the locker room, I was met with a welcoming smile, by the swim instructor Mrs. June. “Hi, Mrs. June,” I said nervously. She looke...

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How were the Paleo-Indians and Pueblo different? (1 point) Responses The Pueblo were more nomadic than the Paleo-Indians. The Pueblo were more nomadic than the Paleo-Indians. The Paleo-Indians lived during an earlier time period than the Pueblo. The Paleo...

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How were the Iroquois and Cherokee similar? (1 point) Responses They were both matriarchal. They were both matriarchal. They both viewed men as leaders of the household. They both viewed men as leaders of the household. They both practiced slash-and-burn...

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Which trade good enticed Crusaders and sparked European interest in the Far East? (1 point) Responses silk silk berries berries iron iron furs

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Which of the following led to the European desire to spread Christianity abroad? (1 point) Responses Roman Inquisition Roman Inquisition Crusades Crusades Renaissance Renaissance Black Death

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What is the main goal of a discussion?(1 point) Responses to contribute information to contribute information to present a winning argument to present a winning argument to reach a consensus to reach a consensus to learn about a topic

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The assessment you took before completing this one was a quick check. If you are unhappy with your grade you can retake the quick check.(1 point) Responses True False

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Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point) Responses It correctly explained the motion of the planets. It correctly explained the motion of the planets. It correctly described the solar system. It correctly described th...

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Which of the following describe Aristotle's model of the solar system? Select the three correct answers.(2 points) Responses Each planet spins on an epicycle. Each planet spins on an epicycle. The stars are attached to the outermost sphere. The stars are...

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Which of the following is the best way to learn the material in a lesson and prepare for a quick check? (1 point) Responses Write down every detail of the lesson into notes. Write down every detail of the lesson into notes. None of the given are the best...

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What is the main goal of a debate?(1 point) Responses to reach a consensus to reach a consensus to present a winning argument to present a winning argument to contribute information to contribute information to learn about a topic

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What is a collegial discussion?(1 point) Responses a type of project where each student has a specific assigned role a type of project where each student has a specific assigned role a mutually respectful conversation between students in a classroom a mut...

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Question What kind of question can be used to help propel a collegial discussion?(1 point) Responses a question that leads everyone to a specific conclusion a question that leads everyone to a specific conclusion a question that changes the topic of the d...

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What is empathy?(1 point) Responses understanding others’ feelings even if you do not agree understanding others’ feelings even if you do not agree learning about others’ feelings even if you do not understand them learning about others’ feelings even if...

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Which is a correct statement about the development of Copernicus's model after his death?(1 point) Responses Copernicus was nominated for an early Nobel prize for Astronomy. Copernicus was nominated for an early Nobel prize for Astronomy. Galileo disprove...

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In 1543, a model of the solar system was published that put the Sun in the center of the solar system, and demoted Earth to just another planet. This model was proposed by which astronomer?(1 point) Responses Ptolemy Ptolemy Copernicus Copernicus Aristotl...

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Which describes the geocentric model of the solar system?(1 point) Responses a model in which Jupiter is at the center of the solar system a model in which Jupiter is at the center of the solar system a model in which the Sun is at the center of the solar...

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Which describes the heliocentric model of the solar system?(1 point) Responses a model in which the Sun is at the center of the solar system a model in which the Sun is at the center of the solar system a model in which Earth is at the center of the solar...

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How were West Africans originally organized before contact with Europeans? (1 point) Responses by clan by clan by country by country by city by city by religion

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How were West Africans originally organized before contact with Europeans? Responses by clan by country by city by religion

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Which of the following commodities most affected the growth of trade in West Africa? (1 point) Responses salt salt camels camels millet millet silk

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Which of the following best describes slavery in West Africa before European exploration? (1 point) Responses Slavery was forbidden under Islam. Slavery was forbidden under Islam. Slavery was based on race. Slavery was based on race. Slavery was used on p...

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Which does Kepler’s second law state about planetary motion?(1 point) Responses The planet travels along an elliptical orbit. The planet travels along an elliptical orbit. Planets move at the same speed at all points along their orbit. Planets move at the...

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How did Kepler develop his second law of motion?(1 point) Responses He compared data of planetary motion at different times along orbits. He compared data of planetary motion at different times along orbits. He invented a telescope that was strong enough...

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Question What does it mean to show empathy during a disagreement?(1 point) Responses It means trying to understand what others are feeling. It means trying to understand what others are feeling. It means repeating just the main points of your argument. It...

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Use the scenario to answer the question. Jess gives a presentation about farm animals. During the presentation, she discusses a lot of different information about each animal. George thinks Jess presented some incorrect information about the nutritional v...

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Use the scenario to answer the question. Parker explains his thoughts on a new rule the school has implemented. He is outraged because of the impact he thinks it will have—but his friends think he has misunderstood the new rule. They suggest that he ask t...

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Why did the Portuguese want to explore in the 1400s? (1 point) Responses They wanted to expand trade. They wanted to expand Christianity. They wanted to reclaim trade routes. They wanted to reclaim lost land.

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Use the map to answer the question. Which explorer's routes are shown on the map? (1 point) Responses Columbus's Columbus's Coronado's Coronado's da Gama's da Gama's de Soto's

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How did Portuguese exploration affect Spanish exploration? (1 point) Responses The Spanish depended financially on the Portuguese. The Spanish depended financially on the Portuguese. The Spanish were rivals of the Portuguese. The Spanish were rivals of th...

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Which is the best description of Earth’s orbit?(1 point) Responses parabolic parabolic almost circular almost circular highly elliptical highly elliptical circular

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Which orbital shape did most scientists in the early 1600s think the planets of our solar system have?(1 point) Responses elliptical elliptical circular circular parabolic parabolic hyperbolic hyperbolic

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Which planet’s orbit was Kepler first studying when he began to develop his laws of orbital motion?(1 point) Responses Jupiter Jupiter Saturn Saturn Mars Mars Earth Earth

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Which of these describes Kepler’s third law of orbital motion?(1 point) Responses T2∝a T2∝a T∝a2 T∝a2 T3 ∝a2 T3 ∝a2 T2 ∝ a3

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Which statement describes Kepler’s third law of orbital motion?(1 point) Responses The orbital period is proportional to the square of the semi-major axis. The orbital period is proportional to the square of the semi-major axis. The square of orbital peri...

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What are rhetorical strategies?(1 point) Responses the choice and use of words and phrases in a speech or piece of writing the choice and use of words and phrases in a speech or piece of writing statements used to convey meaning, provoke a response, or pe...

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What should a writer know before they begin writing? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses critiquing skills critiquing skills purpose purpose syntax syntax rhetorical strategies rhetorical strategies audience

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Use the scenario to answer the question. Student #1: Taxes are already too high, and yet we cannot even fund basic social programs. Student #2: Our social programs definitely need help, but we have the lowest taxes of any state in the country. What best s...

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During a collegial discussion, a participant can _____ by tweaking their own opinion when another person reasons effectively and presents new _____

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During a collegial discussion, a participant can by tweaking their own opinion when another person reasons effectively and presents new

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During a collegial discussion, a participant can by tweaking their own opinion when another person reasons effectively and presents new

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What is evidence?(1 point) Responses mutually respectful conversations between colleagues in a group or classroom mutually respectful conversations between colleagues in a group or classroom viewpoints informed by different backgrounds, experiences, and c...

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Which of the following were main reasons for European exploration of the Americas? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses to spread Christianity in North America to spread Christianity in North America to stop the use of slave labor to stop t...

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drag each phrase to the correct category. (2 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key...

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British, French, and Dutch Exploration Quick Check Drag each phrase to the correct category. (2 points) Netherlands Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Both Countries Spain sought to spread Catholicism :: wanted to expand trade opportunities colonies controlled by one c...

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What role did the English privateers play in challenging Spain's empire? (1 point) Responses They raided Spanish colonial settlements. They raided Spanish colonial settlements. They fought destructive battles in Spain on England's behalf. They fought dest...

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What does it mean when the orbital eccentricity of a planet is close to 1?(1 point) Responses its orbit is a highly elongated ellipsis. its orbit is a highly elongated ellipsis. Its orbit crosses over the orbit of another planet. Its orbit crosses over th...

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Astronomers discover a new comet that follows a highly elliptical orbit. What is its eccentricity likely to be?(1 point) Responses 0.1500 0.1500 0.0014 0.0014 0.0009 0.0009 0.9200

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What was the primary economic interest of French and Dutch colonists in North America? (1 point) Responses tobacco farming tobacco farming logging logging cotton farming cotton farming fur trading

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How did the Spanish colonization effort differ from those of the French and Dutch? (1 point) Responses Spanish settlements were located only in North America. Spanish settlements were located only in North America. Spain created a massive empire. Spain cr...

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How were Spanish methods of conversion different from those of the French? (1 point) Responses They hired Native Americans to work in the missions. They hired Native Americans to work in the missions. They allowed Native Americans to continue practicing t...

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Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point) When an object slows down and deviates from its expected orbit, this indicates that it is being Select Answer by Select Answer force due to another object.

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Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point) When an object slows down and deviates from its expected orbit, this indicates that it is being pushed by frictional force due to another object.

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Let G be the universal gravitational constant and mp be the mass of the planet a satellite is orbiting. Which equation could be used to find the velocity of the satellite if it is placed in a geostationary orbit?(1 point) Responses v=Gmp(48,115 km)−−−−−−−...

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Which factor is not needed when calculating the velocity of a satellite orbiting a planet?(1 point) Responses the mass of the planet the mass of the planet the mass of the satellite the mass of the satellite the universal gravitational constant the univer...

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What was the initial cause of the Anglo-Powhatan Wars? (1 point) Responses John Rolfe's kidnapping of Pocahontas John Rolfe's kidnapping of Pocahontas Rebecca's marriage to John Rolfe Rebecca's marriage to John Rolfe English settlement on the Chesapeake E...

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What was the primary role enslaved Africans played in the American colonies? (1 point) Responses They worked as indentured servants in New England. They worked as indentured servants in New England. They worked as gardeners and coachmen. They worked as ga...

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How did access to the labor of enslaved people change the American colonial economy? (1 point) Responses It forced people to spend more on a permanent labor force. It forced people to spend more on a permanent labor force. It allowed the development of a...

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What number is missing? 9= -6 A 13 B 14 C 15 D 16

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Solve x²+13x+42=0 by factoring. A x 6 or x 7 B x=-6 or x 7 C x= 6 or x=7 D x=-6 or x=-7

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7x=42 A 4 B 6 C 7 D 8

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What number goes in the box? 81+ |= 9 A 9 B 90 C 72 D 10

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Add: 245+635 A 890 B 870 C 880 D 390

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What number goes in the box? - = |=116 326- A 210 B 211 с 209 D 442

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What is the perimeter of the trapezoid? 10 cm 13 cm 20 cm A 26 cm B 30 cm 46 cm D 56 cm 13 cm

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Julio and Ashley went to the drive-in theater. They paid an entry fee for the car and individual entry fees for themselves. Their total cost can be modeled by the expression 2.5x+10. Which of the following answer choices accurately interprets a part of th...

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Given the equation 8x−3y=2x+9y, which of the following statements is correct?(1 point) Responses There are four variables. There are four variables. 8, −3, 2, and 9 are coefficients. 8, negative 3 , 2, and 9 are coefficients. 8, −3, 2, and 9 are constants...

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An equation can be broken down into expressions, terms, variables, constants, and coefficients. In the equation 0.4−7x=3, what is/are the constant(s) in the equation?(1 point) Responses 0.4 and 3 0.4 and 3 3 3 −7 negative 7 0.4

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Use the grouping symbols to interpret the following equation: x8=3(x+4)2. Which expression in the equation represents a product?(1 point) Responses 3(x+4)2 Start Fraction 3 left parenthesis x plus 4 right parenthesis over 2 End Fraction 3(x+4) 3 left pare...

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Consider the expression [3(42+32÷4−5)]. Which quotient must be found to simplify the expression?(1 point) Responses 48÷4 48 divided by 4 32÷4 32 divided by 4 96÷4 96 divided by 4 144÷4

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Hibernation helps animals survive by reducing the energy required for survival; during hibernation, an animal's metabolism slows down significantly, allowing them to conserve energy when food is scarce, especially during harsh winter conditions. Explanati...

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AI Overview Check important info. Learn more … To add 0.63 + 0.41, you would line up the decimal points and add the hundredths place first: 3 + 1 = 4, then add the tenths place: 6 + 4 = 10, so the final answer is 1.04.

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Objects orbit the sun because the sun is so massive that it has the most gravity, which pulls all other objects in the solar system towards it, keeping them in orbit. Explanation: Option A is the correct answer. The sun's immense gravity is the key factor...

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Which of the following correctly demonstrates the Commutative Property of Addition?(1 point) Responses abc+xyz=xyz+abc a b c plus x y z equals x y z plus a b c 123+456=579 123 plus 456 equals 579 abcxyz=zyxcba a b c x y z equals z y x c b a 0+579=579 0 pl...

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Use the Commutative Property to determine the missing step in proving the equivalence of 12a+10+a=10+a+12a. Step 1: [missing] Step 2: 10+13a=10+13a Step 3: The expressions are equivalent because they both equal the same value. (1 point) Responses 12a+10+a...

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Substituting 1 for x in the equation 5x + 3=x⋅5 + 3 is a test case for which property?(1 point) Responses The Commutative Property of Multiplication The Commutative Property of Multiplication The Associative Property of Multiplication The Associative Prop...

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Which step contains an error using the Commutative Property of Addition in verifying 8+x2+17x−x2+4=10+4x2+10x−4x2+2+7x? Step 1: 8+4+x2−x2+17x=10+2+10x−4x2+7x +4x2 Step 2: 8+4+17x+x2−x2=10+2+4x2−4x2+10x+7x Step 3: 12+17x+x2=12−x2+17x (1 point) Responses St...

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Which of the following expressions could you rewrite using the Associative Property?(1 point) Responses (9⋅5)+8+3 left parenthesis 9 times 5 right parenthesis plus 8 plus 3 (5+8)⋅3 left parenthesis 5 plus 8 right parenthesis times 3 (5⋅8)+3 left parenthes...

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Which of the following demonstrates the Associative Property of Multiplication?(1 point) Responses (3⋅5)⋅2=(3⋅5)⋅2 left parenthesis 3 times 5 right parenthesis times 2 equals left parenthesis 3 times 5 right parenthesis times 2 (3⋅5)⋅2=3⋅(5⋅2) left parent...

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Use the Associative Property to determine which expressions are equivalent.(1 point) Responses −3⋅(4x⋅−2)⋅−6y=−7xy negative 3 times left parenthesis 4 x times negative 2 right parenthesis times negative 6 y equals negative 7 x y −3⋅(4x⋅−2)⋅−6y=(−3⋅4x)(−2⋅...

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"Are Commercial Honeybees Making Wild Bees Sick?" by Berly McCoy Everyone wants to save the bees. But as populations decline every year, we may be saving them to death. Human efforts to breed more of these insects in artificial beehives and plant more flo...

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How did the religious beliefs of the Puritans differ from those of other English colonists in North America? (1 point) Responses The Puritans practiced religious tolerance. The Puritans practiced religious tolerance. The Puritans were Catholic; other colo...

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What is a topic?(1 point) Responses a fact, statement, or example that adds information a fact, statement, or example that adds information the key point the author wants to communicate the key point the author wants to communicate the general subject of...

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How does the central idea of the article emerge? (1 point) Responses The text leaves it totally up to reader interpretation. The text leaves it totally up to reader interpretation. It is stated directly in the final paragraph. It is stated directly in the...

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