Which expressions are equivalent to 25? Choose ALL that apply.
6-6-6-6-6-6
2-6
12-12
2-2-2-2-2-2
4-16
8-8

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Answer 1

None of the given expressions are equivalent to 25.

What is an expression?

An expression, often known as a mathematical expression, is a finite collection of symbols that are well-formed in accordance with context-dependent principles. Numbers (operands), variable, operations, units, brackets, punctuation, and groups can all be represented by mathematical symbols, which can also be used to indicate the logical syntax's sequence of operations and other features.

Many writers make a distinction between an expression and a formula, with the former designating a mathematical object and the latter a claim about such objects. However, in contemporary mathematics, and particularly in computer algebra, formulae are seen as expressions that, depending on the values supplied to the variables present in the expressions, can be evaluated to true or false.

The expressions are solved as follows

6-6-6-6-6-6 = -24

2-6 = -4

12-12 = 0

2-2-2-2-2-2 = -8

4-16 = -12

8-8 = 0

Hence, none of the expressions are equivalent to 25.

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is the algebraic expression t^2/t^4 equivalent to t^2?

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Answer: no

Step-by-step explanation:

t^2/t^4  is 1/t^2 which is not t^2

Please! Help me find the range of this graph as an inequality :((

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Answer:  [tex]\text{y} \ge 2[/tex]

Reason:

The lowest point on the graph occurs when y = 2. This is a closed endpoint so it's included with the graph. So either y = 2 or y > 2, both of which combine to get the answer shown above.

Three students were scheduled to give book reports in 1 hour.
After the first report, 2/3 hour remained (HINT: this means the first persons' report was 1/3 of an hour)


The next report took 1/6 hour. What fraction remained?

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The fraction of hour that remained is 1/2 hour.

It is given in the question that three students were scheduled to give book reports in 1 hour.

After the first report, 2/3 hour remained. The next report took 1/6 hour.

We have to find the fraction of hour that remained.

We know that,

Total time for reports = time taken for first report + time taken for second report + time remained for third report

Hence, we can write,

Time taken for first report =  1-2/3 = 1/3 hour

Time taken for second report = 1/6 hour

1 = 1/3 + 1/6 + time remained for third report

1 = 2/6 + 1/6 + time remained for third report

1 = 3/6 + time remained for third report

1-3/6 = time remained for third report

3/6 = 1/2 = time remained for third report

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Write a quadratic function in standard form containing the point (-7, 5) and
vertex (1, 9)

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The quadratic function in the standard form containing the point (-7, 5) and vertex (1, 9) is y = (-1/16)(x - 1)² + 9.

How is a quadratic function formed with a vertex and a point?

The vertex form of a quadratic function with vertex (h, k) is written as

y = a(x - h)² + k, where (x, y) denotes a point on the parabola. Real integers a, h, and k are also included.

Given:

Point (x, y) = (-7, 5)  

Vertex (h,k) = (1, 9)

The general equation of quadratic function in vertex form is:

 y = a(x - h)² + k

To solve for a, substitute the given point (x,y) = (-7,5) into the equation.

5 = a(-7 - 1)² + 9

a(-8)² = -4

a = -4 /64

a = -1/16

Therefore, the required quadratic function is,

 y = (-1/16)(x - 1)² + 9

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are 5x^2 and -9x^2 like terms

true or false

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Answer:

true

Step-by-step explanation:

when unlike terms are added, they cannot be "combined".

examples of unlike terms: [tex]2x +3[/tex] and [tex]5y - 2[/tex] and [tex]6y^2 - 4x^2[/tex]

[tex]5x^2 and -9x^2[/tex] are like terms because they both contain the variable x and have an exponent of 2.

simplify 3x + 5y - x + 2y

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Answer:

2x + 7y

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 5y - x + 2y ← collect like terms

= (3x - x) + (5y + 2y)

= 2x + 7y

By Simplifying 3x + 5y - x + 2y, we get 2x + 7y

More Explanation

The simplification here follows the basic method of addition and subtraction in algebra.

Given : 3x + 5y - x + 2y

Step 1: align the numbers with similar variables.

Therefore, we get, 3x - x + 5y + 2y

Step 2: Solve by addition and subtraction.

Therefore, we get, 2x + 7y

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How many was the phone before the discounted price?

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Answer: depends how many you have with you

Step-by-step explanation:

does not matter how many you have

Which scale is equivalent to 1 cm to 1 km?

1 to 1,000

10,000 to 1

1 to 100,000

100,000 to 1

1 to 1,000,000

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Answer:

1 to 100,000

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 100,000 cm in a km

what is 3 +7x(2+9x) simplify as a expression

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the answer as a expression would be 3+77x

Sandeep is making fruit dip for a party. His recipe calls for 1/2 of a teaspoon of cinnamon and 3/4 of a cup
of yogurt. Using this ratio, how much cinnamon does Sandeep need if he uses 3 cups of yogurt?

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2 teaspoon of cinnamon need if he uses 3 cups of yogurt

What is ratio ?

By comparing two amounts of the same units, the ratio can be used to calculate how much of one item is included in the other. There are two different categories for ratios. The first is a part to part ratio, whereas the second is a part to whole ratio. The relationship between two separate entities or organizations is shown by the part-to-part ratio. For instance, a class has a 12:15 boy-to-girl ratio, whereas the part-to-whole ratio describes how one group compares to another. For instance, five people enjoy reading books out of every ten persons. Since the ratio of the component to the total is 5:10, 5 out of every 10 persons enjoy reading.

Given that :Sandeep is making fruit dip for a party. His recipe calls for 1/2 of a teaspoon of cinnamon and 3/4 of a cup

of yogurt.

[tex]0.5 : 0.75 = x : 3[/tex]

x = 2

2 teaspoon of cinnamon need if he uses 3 cups of yogurt

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Q= (R-M) over 2
R-M/2
R= 21
M= 15
The image best explains, I cannot math and math cannot me, please I need help.

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Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

(21-15)/2

6/2

= 3

......

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

substitute the numbers into the equation Q= (21-15)/2

you then start with the numbers within the parathesis: 21 - 15 = 6

then divide it by 2: 6/2 = 3

answer: Q = 3

Evaluate the exponential expression: (y 3/xy 2)²=_______, if x = 2 and y = 6.

1. 9
2. 36/144
3. 6/144
4. 15

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The value of the exponential expressions is 9. Option 1

What is an algebraic expressions?

An algebraic expression can be defined as an expression that is composed of coefficients, variables, terms, constants, and also factors.

These expressions may also consist of arithmetic or mathematical operations such as;

ParenthesesMultiplicationDivisionSubtractionBracketAddition, etc

Given the exponential expression as;

(y³/xy²)²

For when x = 2 and y = 6

We have to substitute the value into the expression, we have;

{(6³/(2)(6)²)}

Find the cube and square of the values, we have;

{ 216/2(36) }²

expand the bracket

{ 216/72}²

Find the quotient

{3}²

Find the square

9

Hence, the value is 9

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subtract the quotiet of 70 divided by 2 from 60

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The algebraic representation of the expression "subtract the quotiet of 70 divided by 2 from 60" is 60 - 70/2" which gives the result 25

Algebraic representation of expression

Quotient means the result obtained from the division of an expressionThe divisor is the expression or term used to divide the expressionThe dividend is the expression being divided by another expression.

the quotiet of 70 divided by 2

= 70/2

subtract the quotiet of 70 divided by 2 from 60

= 60 - 70/2

= 60 - 35

= 25

In conclusion, the result of the expression "subtract the quotiet of 70 divided by 2 from 60" is 25

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URGENT!! ILL GIVE
BRAINLIEST! AND 100 POINTS

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Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

Pythagorean theorem : a2 + b2 = c2

Here, ‘a’ is the vertical side i.e. wall

‘b’ is the base side i.e. bottom = 5 m

‘c’ is the hypotenuse i.e. the ladder = 10 m

If b = 5 m, c = 10 m

Then, a2 = c2 - b2 = (10 x 10) - (5 x 5) = 75

a = √75 = 8.66 m

The the top of the ladder is at 8.66 m.

Complete the sentence below.
35 280 is ten times bigger than

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Answer:

3528

Step-by-step explanation:

35280 divided by 10 is 3528. To check your work, multiply 3528 by 10. The answer is 35280.

Hope this helps! :)

3528x10=35280 (35280 is ten times bigger than 3528)

A leaky faucet drips 1/4 fluid ounce of water every 20 minutes. How many Gallons of water will leak from this faucet in 1 year? (Round to the nearest gal.)​

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Answer:

51

Step-by-step explanation:

I may have made a mistake somewhere along the way but if not then it is 51 gallons.

The way i did this was to multiply 20 minutes by 3 to equal an hour, then multiply that by 24 to equal a day, then multiply that by 365 to equal a year.

That gives you the numbers you need to multiply the ounce by. So first multiply 1/4 by 3 to get 3/4. Next you multiply 3/4 by 24 to get 72/4 or 18. Then you multiply 18 by 365 to get 6570 ounces in a year. Finally you translate that to gallons and you get 51.328125, which rounds down to 51.

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I’m pretty sure you do 1/4 x 20/1, which it 5. Then convert it into gallons

At a health camp the number of children was three times the number of men.the number of men was 240 less than the number of women. if the number of children x give an equation that can be used to get the number of men if the total number of people who attended was 2400

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The equation that can be used to get the number of men if the total number of people who attended was 2400 is x + 3x + x + 240 = 2400.

How to illustrate the information?

It should be noted that from the information given, in the health camp the number of children was three times the number of men and the number of men was 240 less than the number of women.

Number of men = x

Number of children = 3x

Number of women = x + 240

Total number of people = 2400

The appropriate equation will be:

x + 3x + x + 240 = 2400

5x + 240 = 2400

Collect like terms

5x = 2400 - 240

5x = 2160

Divide

x = 2160 / 5

x =432

Therefore, the total number of men is 432 men.

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Alyssa wants to play the game. Choose the statement below that is correct in all aspects. E(penny) = –0.33 and E(nickel) = 0.33, so she should play with the nickels. E(penny) = 0.5 and E(nickel) = 1.5, so she should play with the nickels. E(penny) = 1.75 and E(nickel) = 1.5, so she should play with the pennies. E(penny) = 2.38 and E(nickel) = 2, so she should play with the pennies

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Using the expected value of a discrete distribution, the correct option is given as follows:

E(penny) = 1.75 and E(nickel) = 1.5, so she should play with the pennies.

What is the expected value of a discrete distribution?

The expected value of a discrete distribution is given by the sum of each outcome multiplied by it's respective probability.

When 3 coins are tossed, the probabilities are given as follows:

All heads: (1/2)^3 = 0.125.All tails: (1/2)^3 = 0.125.At least one of each: 1 - 2(0.125) = 0.75.

Hence the distribution for the penny points is:

P(X = -2) = 0.25.P(X = 3) = 0.75.

The expected value for the penny points is:

-2 x 0.25 + 3 x 0.75 = 1.75.

When 2 coins are tossed, the probabilities are given as follows:

All heads: (1/2)² = 0.25.All tails: (1/2)² = 0.25.At least one of each: 1 - 2(0.25) = 0.50.

Hence the distribution for the nickel points is:

P(X = -2) = 0.5.P(X = 5) = 0.5.

The expected value of nickel points is:

E(X) = -2 x 0.5 + 5 x 0.5 = 1.5.

Due to the higher expected value, she should play with the pennies and the third option is correct.

What is the missing information?


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Answer:

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

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3x+x+(x+12)=152

<AOD =<COB(VERTICAL OPPOSITE ANGLES)

[tex]5x+12=152\\5x=152-12\\5x=140\\\frac{5x}{5} =\frac{140}{5} \\x=28[/tex]

x=28°

be reminded that <COB IS MADE OF ALOT OF BRANCH ANGLES THAT WE HAD TO ADD TO GET IT

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A truck can be rented from Company A for ​$40 a day plus ​$0.40 per mile. Company B charges ​$20 a day plus ​$0.50 per mile to rent the same truck. Find the number of miles in a day at which the rental costs for Company A and Company B are the same.

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The number of miles in day at which the rental cost for the company A and Company B are the same is 200 miles

The Company A rented the truck for $40 a day plus $0.40 per miles

The expression will be

40+0.40x

Where x  is the number of miles

The company B rented the truck for $20 a day plus $0.50 per miles

20+0.50x

To find the number of miles in a day at which the rental costs for Company A and Company B are the same, the linear equation will be

40+0.40x = 20+0.50x

40-20 = 0.50x-0.40x

0.1x = 20

x = 200 miles

Hence, the number of miles in day at which the rental cost for the company A and Company B are the same is 200 miles

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56x raise to power minos 4 divided by 14x raise to power minos 8​

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56x raise to power minus 4 divided by 14x raise to power minus 8​ has its answer calculated as 4[tex]x^2[/tex] by solving through formulas of exponents and powers.

What are exponents?

A mark placed exactly or right above a mathematical equation or a numeral that helps to denote the action of raising to a power of something.

Exponent is also defined as one of the methods of expressing many large numbers in terms of powers. This means that exponent refers to how many times a single number or an equation is multiplied by itself.

The statement 56x raise to power minus 4 divided by 14x raise to power minus 8​ can be simplified in equational terms as

[tex]\frac{56x^-{4}}{14x^{-8}}[/tex]

which can be further simplified as [tex]4x^{4}[/tex]

What does the term Exponentiation stand for?

Exponentiation is a type of mathematical operation that can be written as bⁿ, involving two numbers. The base b and then the exponent or power n is included in it and pronounced as "b to the power n".

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Answer: the second one

Step-by-step explanation:

commutative is like

A+b=b+A

So 4+(-6)=-6+4

Which is like 4-6=-6+4

reciprocal of b-1/b

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FOR A RECIPROCAL OF FRACTION WE SWAP POSITIONS. WHATEVER WAS IN THE NUMERATOR BECOMES THE DENOMINATOR AND WHAT WAS IN THE DENOMINATOR BECOMES THE NUMERATOR.

THIS MEANS THAT AS A RESULTS WE HAVE

[tex] \frac{b}{b - 1} [/tex]

ATTACHED IS THE SOLUTION.

find the values of k for which the line y = 2x + k + 2 cuts the curve y = 2x^2 + (k + 2)x + 8 at two distinct points.

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The values of k for which the line y = 2x + k + 2 cuts the curve y = 2x² + (k + 2) + 8 at two distinct points are; k > -12 or k < 4

What is the point of Intersection of the line and the curve?

We are given the equation of the line as;

y = 2x + k + 2

Equation of the curve is;

y = 2x² + (k + 2) + 8

Now, to find the the values of k for which the line y = 2x + k + 2 cuts the curve y = 2x² + (k + 2) + 8 at two distinct points, we will just equate both equations to get;

2x + k + 2 =  2x² + (k + 2) + 8

2x + k + 2 =  2x² + kx + 2x + 8

2x² + kx + (-k + 6) = 0

Now, Two distinct solutions is the same as having a positive discriminant.

b² - 4ac > 0

k² - 4(2 * (-k + 6)) > 0

k²  + 8k - 48 > 0

Solving using quadratic equation calculator gives;

k > -12 or k < 4

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Find an equation in point-slope form for the line having the slope m = -4 and containing the point (7,2)

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Answer: y=-4x+30

Step-by-step explanation: put into point slope form y-y1=m(x-x1). M is out slope with the given point (7,2) 7 is out x and 2 is our y. Give us y-2=-4(x-7) once done distribute yo get y-2=-4x+28. Add the 2 from the left to the right. to get y=-4x+30

convert -20°C to degrees Fahrenheit using the formula F = 9/5C + 32. (F=9/5(-20)+32)

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Answer:

- 4° F

Step-by-step explanation:

substitute C = - 20 into the formula

F = ([tex]\frac{9}{5}[/tex] × - 20 ) + 32 = (9 × - 4) + 32 = - 36 + 32 = - 4° F

Consider the function f(x) = x3 − 6x2 + 11x − 6.
PART A: One factor of the function f(x) = x3 − 6x2 + 11x − 6 is (x − 3). Use that factor to divide and further factor the polynomial and find the x-intercepts without using technology.

PART B: Describe key characteristics of the graph of the function such as the number of x-intercepts, the y-intercept, and the end behavior without using technology. Explain with complete sentences using components of the function to support your answer.

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For the function x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6, we have that:

a) The x-intercepts are: x = 1, x = 2, x = 3.

b) The y-intercept is of y = -6, while the end behavior is that it decreases to the left and increases to the right.

What are the x-intercepts of the function?

The function is given as follows:

f(x) =  x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6

x - 3 is a factor of the function, meaning that x = 3 is a x-intercept and the function can be written as follows:

x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6 = (x - 3)(ax² + bx + c)

Then we have to build a system of equations to find the coefficients as follows:

x³ - 6x² + 11x - 6 = ax³ + (b - 3a)x² + (c - 3b)x - 3c.

Then the coefficients are given as follows:

a = 1.b - 3a = -6 -> b = -3.-c = -6 -> c = 2.

Then the factor is given by:

x² - 3x + 2.

Hence the other intercepts of the polynomial are found when:

x² - 3x + 2 = 0

(x - 2)(x - 1) = 0.

x - 2 = 0 -> x = 2.

x - 1 = 0 -> x = 1.

What is the y-intercept and the end behavior?

The y-intercept is the value of f(x) when x = 0, that is, f(0), hence:

f(0) = 0³ - 6(0)² + 11(0) - 6 = -6.

For the end behavior, we need to find the limits as x goes to infinity, hence:

Positive infinity = (∞)³ = ∞. -> increases to right.Negative infinity = (-∞)³ = -∞. -> decreases to left.

When the limit goes to infinity, we consider only the term with the highest exponent of the polynomial.

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Hey need help with this problem! Will give brainliest if right

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Answer: 9,800

Step-by-step explanation:

She should save 9,800 yearly.

2/10 = 20/100 ; 20%

20% = 0.2

0.2 x 49,000

(which is 20% of 49,000)

= $9,800

a vendor sells hot dogs and bags of potato chips. a customer buys 3 hot dogs and 3 bags of potatochips for $8.25. another customer buys 5 hot dogs and 3 bags of potato chips for $11.25. find thecost of each item.

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Cost of one hot dog is and potato chips is

As per the given problem a customer buys 3 hot dogs and 3 bags of potato chips for $8.25. we have to find the cost of each item.

let price of one hot dog is x nd price of potato chips is y.

Formulating the Equation we get

3x+3y=$8.25

another customer buys 5 hot dogs and 3 bags of potato chips for $11.25.

Formulting the Equation we get

5x+3y=$11.25.

we get two linear equation with two unknowns.

solving both equation we get $8.25-3x=$11.25-5x

or 2x=$3

x=$1.5

y=$1.25

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The weather forecast for the weekend is a 35% chance of rain on Saturday and a 65% chance of rain on Sunday. Your friend says that means there is a 100% chance of rain this weekend. What error did your friend make?

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Answer:

Because these probabilities are independent, the friend was supposed to multiply them, not add them. So the probability of rain this weekend is

.35 × .65, or .2275, meaning that the probability of rain this weekend is 22.75%

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The production of silver grew over the centuries, but when Europeans first went to America, silver began to be used in many new and different ways. By the 19th century, nearly 120 million troy ounces were being produced annually. Now, more than 5000 years after ancient cultures first began to mine this precious metal, an average of 671 million troy ounces is mined every year. In earlier times, silver was thought to have magical properties and it was considered to be useful in keeping bad spirits away. Nowadays, most people think of silver in relation to ornaments. But it is significant for its antibacterial properties too. The ancient Phoenicians kept water, wine and vinegar in silver vessels to ensure freshness. It is only recently, however, that scientists have discovered how silver works. Quite simply, silver destroys the ability of bacteria to form the chemical bonds which are essential to their survival. When bacteria and silver come into contact, the bacterial cells fall apart. Today, there are bandages and ointments that use silver as an active ingredient. Silver promotes the growth of new cells, which in turn increases the rate of healing. This makes silver especially valuable for treating burns and wounds. Another key use for silver is in the millions of water purifiers that are sold each year. Silver prevents bacteria from building up in filters so that they can work effectively. Research has shown that silver, together with oxygen, cleans water. This means that other chemicals, such as chlorine, do not have to be used. Silver is therefore starting to be added to water purification systems in hospitals, community water systems and swimming pools. Scientists hope that silver will be able to be used in helping to produce clean drinking water in countries where water-borne illness is a problem. Current research shows that this use of silver is an exciting development for the global water supply. In the past, silver was often used to decorate places of worship, and many people saw it when they went to pray. Today, there is probably much more silver around us, but we do not necessarily see it. For example, every time you travel in a motor vehicle you are surrounded by pieces of silver. Every electrical action in a modern car is activated with silver-coated contacts. Basic functions such as starting the engine and opening power windows .all need a special switch that has a silver covering. Another important feature for our driving safety is the silver-ceramic lines fitted into the rear window. The heat created by these lines clears the rear window of mist and ice so that we can see clearly out of it. Silver is just as valuable today as it has been throughout human history. On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate option. i. When did silver started to be used for more things than plates and coins? (a) When Europeans first went to America (b) When Turkey produced (c) Both (a) and (b)(d) Neither (a) nor (b) ii. How long ago was silver first mined? (a) 5000 years ago(b) More than 5000 years ago (c) By 700 BCE(d) By the 19th century iii. According to the chart, which is the highest silver-producing country, and how much silver does it produces per year? (a) Country: Kazakhstan; Amount: 17 million troy ounces (b) Country: Iran; Amount: 17 million troy ounces (c) Country: India; Amount: 3 million troy ounces (d) Country: Kazakhstan; Amount: 3 million troy ounces iv. What do most people today associate silver with? (a) ornaments(b) coated utensils (c) coins(d) filteration v. How does silver destroy bacteria? (a) Destroys bacterias ability to form chemical bonds(b) Makes cells fall apart (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b) vi. Why is silver useful in treating skin injuries? (a) promotes growth of new cell(b) prevents cells from healing (c) falls the bacterial cells (d) used in bandages vii. What health problem might silver prevent in some countries? (a) burn problems (b) air borne viruses (c) water borne illness(d) health problems viii. Why is silver used in the rear window of a car? (a) for driving safety (b) it clears mist and ice (c) it enables to see clearly(d) All of these ix. According to the chart, which is the lowest silver producing country?(a) Kazakhstan(b) Iran (c) Indonesia(d) Turkey