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Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?
Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands. They were introduced in order to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.
A) Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands in order to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.
B) Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands; they were introduced to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.
C) Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands and the mongooses were introduced to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.
D) Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into more Caribbean islands, their introduction was to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers.
A) Between 1872 and 1900, mongooses were introduced into most Caribbean islands in order to protect sugar cane fields from pit vipers
What is equivalent to the expression below?
7n-(4n-3)
3n+3
What are the solutions to the equation above?
72=2x2
X=6 and X=-6
What best changes the quoted words?
His adrouos travels "were covering" 30,000 miles and over 200 train stops, starting in the summer of 1948 and ending that fall before the November 2nd election.
a) No change
b) cover
c) will cover
d) covered
d) covered
What is something small and green in a basket in the room?
Plant on the filing cabinet
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?
Lars Kristofferson is the CEO of Kristoff Markets. He recently announced his plan to open a small chain of affordable health food stores.
A) Lars Kristofferson is the CEO of Kristoff Markets; Kristofferson recently announced his plan to open a small chain of affordable health food stores.
B) As the CEO of Kristoff Markets, Lars Kristofferson made a recent proclamation: he recently announced his plan to open a small chain of afforadle health food stores.
C) In a recent announcement, Lars Kristofferson, the CEO of Kristoff Markets, recently announced his plan to open a small chain of affordable health food stores.
D) Lars Kristofferson, CEO of Kristoff Markets, recently announced his plan to open a small chain of affordable health food stores.
D) Lars Kristofferson, CEO of Kristoff Markets, recently announced his plan to open a small chain of affordable health food stores.
What is equivalent to the expression below?
(x-6)(x-1)
x2-7x+6
What are the solutions to the equation above?
3n2=27
n=-3 and n=3
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the quoted portion?
Using train travel in political campaign was a fairly common practice that had begun in the nineteeth "century. The" specific term 'whistle stop' wasn't coined until Truman used it to describe his whirlwind campaign tour.
a) century, but the
b)century; also, the
c)century, so the
d) century; meanwhile, the
a) century, but the
What are the different kinds of elements in the periodic table?
Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?
Archaeologists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth. The reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear.
A) Archaeloggists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth; the reasoning behind the decision to make this adjustment to their teeth is unclear.
B) Archaelogists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth; consequently, the reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear.
C) Archaeologists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth, but the reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear.
D) Archaeologists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth; however, the reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear to archaeologists
C) Archaeologists have discovered that some Vikings deliberately carved grooves into their teeth, but the reasons behind this dental decision remain unclear.
What is equivalent to the expression below?
(x-10)2
x2-20x+100
What are the solutions to the equation above?
100−121k2=0
k=-10/11 and k=10/11
Which bnest changes the quoted words?
He spoke to thousands of voters "of a" time, but the nature of the campaign allowed voters to glimpse a more intimate view of the candidate.
a) no change
b) on the
c) at a
d) of the
c) at a
What is Ms. Terrell's middle name?
Jean
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences?
Urban environments and metropolitan areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats. These gradual advances have negative consequences: some animals are perishing from habitat loss.
A) Urban environments and metropolitian areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats, and these gradual advances have negative consequences, because so,e animals are perishing from habitat loss
B) Urban environments and metropolitan areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats, resulting in negative consequences: some animals are perishing from habitat loss.
C) Urban environments and metropolitan areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats; these advances have negative consequences: some animals are perishing from habitat loss.
D) Urban environments and metropolitan areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats; these advances have negative consequences, because some animals are perishing from habitat loss
B) Urban environments and metropolitan areas are making gradual advances into natural wildlife habitats, resulting in negative consequences: some animals are perishing from habitat loss.
What is equivalent to the expression below?
x2+x-12
x2+x-12
What are the solutions to the equation above?
-81x2=-11
x=-√11/9 and x=√11/9
Which is the best change for the quoted word?
Truman marketed himself as "attainable"- making himself available to discuss local political issues with the residents of the small towns he visited.
a) no change
b) plausible
c) approachable
d) palatable
c) approachable
What planet is closest to the Earth?
Jupiter
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences at the underlined portion?
Fans were very excited to see the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy. Hundreds of eager viewers lined up outside the movie theater days in advance.
A) Fans were very excited to see the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy; in fact, these fans were so excited that they lined up outside the movie theater days days in advance.
B) In order to ensure their viewing ability for the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy, hundreds of eager viewers lined up outside the movie theater days in advance.
C) Fans were so excited to see the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy that hundreds of eager viewers lined up outside the movie theater days in advance.
D) Excited to see the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy, with hundreds of eager viewers lining up outside the movie theater days in advance.
C) Fans were so excited to see the final installment of the Royal Battleground trilogy that hundreds of eager viewers lined up outside the movie theater days in advance.
What is equivalent to the expression below?
(x-4)(x-8)
x2-12x+32
What are the solutions to the equation above?
0=32−50x2
x=-4/5 and x=4/5
Which choice provides the best supporting details for the claim made in this sentence?
Truman marketed himself as "attainable"- making himself available to discuss local political issues with the residents of the small towns he visited.
a) He told jokes, spoke without flourish, and even introduced his family to the onlookers.
b)He traveled in the presidential train car and was able to visit many constituents' hometowns.
c) He spoke to the citizens from the raised platform of his expansive train car.
d) He emphatically enumerated the reasons that his opponent was not the best candidate
a) He told jokes, spoke without flourish, and even introduced his family to the onlookers.
One brother says of his younger brother: “Two years ago, I was three times as old as my brother was. In three years’ time, I will be twice as old as my brother.” How old are they each now?
20 and 10