Problem 14
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to the one given below? $$\frac{3+7(x-6)}{3(x-6)+10}$$ F. \(\frac{10}{13}\) G. \(\frac{7}{10}\) H. \(\frac{39}{8}\) J. \(\frac{7 x-39}{3 x-8}\) K. \(\frac{10 x-42}{13 x-18}\)
Problem 14
Based on Figure \(2,\) if the \(\mathrm{pH}\) of pore water in the fen at a depth of 2.7 \(\mathrm{m}\) had been measured in the summer of \(1991,\) it would most likely have been closest to which of the following? F. 4.0 G. 5.5 H. 7.0 J. 8.5
Problem 15
In the standard \((x, y)\) coordinate plane, an equation of a circle is \(x^{2}+y^{2}=81 .\) At what points does the circle intersect the \(y\) -axis? A. \((0,1)\) and \((0,-1)\) B. \((0,9)\) and \((0,-9)\) C. \((0,18)\) and \((0,-18)\) D. \((0,27)\) and \((0,-27)\) E. \((0,81)\) and \((0,-81)\)
Problem 16
Four points, \(A, B, C,\) and \(D,\) lie on a circle having a circumference of 17 units. \(B\) is 5 units counter clock wise from \(A . C\) is 3 units clockwise from \(A . D\) is 11 units clockwise from \(A\) and 6 units counterclockwise from \(A\) . What is the order of the points, starting with \(A\) and going clockwise around the circle? E. \(A, B, C, D\) G. \(A, B, D, C\) H. \(A, C, B, D\) J. \(A, C, D, B\) K. \(A, D, C, B\)
Problem 17
In 1985, the cost of clothing for a certain family was \(\$ 620 .\) In 1995,10 years later, the cost of clothing for this family was \(\$ 1,000 .\) Assuming the cost increased linearly, what was the cost of this family's clothing in 1991\(?\) A. \(\$ 908\) B. \(\$ 848\) C. \(\$ 812\) D. \(\$ 810\) E. \(\$ 772\)
Problem 17
When Mark Wilson Jones talks about "working the stuff out" \(\text { (line } 81),\) he is most likely referring to: A. correcting errors in computer models as new data B. eliminating serious flaws in the software used to make computer models. C. ending the conflict between supporters and critics of computer modeling. D. integrating architecture and archaeology into his classroom lectures.
Problem 18
F. NO CHANGE G. of this gathering the story on two horizontal panels of text. H. on two horizontal panels the story of this gathering of text. J. the story on two horizontal panels of text of this gathering.
Problem 18
For a math homework assignment, Karla found the area and perimeter of a room of her house. She reported that the area of her rectangular living room is 180 square feet and that the perimeter is 54 feet. When drawing a sketch of her living room the next day, she realized that she had forgotten to write down the dimensions of the room. What are the dimensions of Karla's living room, in feet? F. 9 by 20 G. 10 by 18 H. 12 by 15 J. 14 by 13 K. 16 by 11
Problem 19
According to the passage, which of the following is true about the present state of the Colosseum? A. As a result of earthquakes, little of the Colosseum's facade remains. B. Impressively, the Colosseum remains unaffected by the passage of time. C. Much of the Colosseum has been destroyed, but a notable amount is still standing. D. The Colosseum's facade remains intact, but the rest of the structure has been destroyed.
Problem 19
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