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Arithmetic Reasoning

If \( \left|x + 9\right| \) - 3 = 7, which of these is a possible value for x?

-19

First, solve for \( \left|x + 9\right| \):

The value inside the absolute value brackets can be either positive or negative so (x + 9) must equal + 10 or -10 for \( \left|x + 9\right| \) to equal 10:

x + 9 = 10
x = 10 - 9
x = 1

x + 9 = -10
x = -10 - 9
x = -19

So, x = -19 or x = 1.

Word Knowledge

Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.

careless

Lacking awareness.

General Science

During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?

small intestine

The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.

Mechanical Comprehension

A fixed pulley is useful for which of the following?

changing the direction of the input force

A fixed pulley is used to change the direction of a force and does not multiply the force applied. As such, it has a mechanical advantage of one. The benefit of a fixed pulley is that it can allow the force to be applied at a more convenient angle, for example, pulling downward or horizontally to lift an object instead of upward.

Word Knowledge

Refurbish most nearly means:

renovate

To brighten or freshen.

General Science

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:

ecosystem

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).

Word Knowledge

Equitable most nearly means:

impartial

Fair and equal.

General Science

Which of the following would you find in the side view mirror of a car?

convex mirror

A concave (or converging) mirror bulges inward and focuses reflected light on the mirror's focal point where the mirror's angles of incidence converge. In contrast, a convex (or diverging) mirror bulges outward and diffuses the light waves that strike it. A common use of a concave mirror is in a reflecting telescope, a common use of a convex mirror is in the side view mirror of a car.

Mechanical Comprehension

If the green arrow in this diagram represents 420 ft⋅lb of work, how far will the box move if it weighs 140 pounds?

3 ft.

The Law of Work states that the work put into a machine is equal to the work received from the machine under ideal conditions. In equation form, that's:

W_in = W_out
F_effort x d_effort = F_resistance x d_resistance

In this problem, the effort work is 420 ft⋅lb and the resistance force is 140 lbs. and we need to calculate the resistance distance:

W_in = F_resistance x d_resistance
420 ft⋅lb = 140 lbs. x d_resistance
d_resistance = \( \frac{420ft⋅lb}{140 lbs.} \) = 3 ft.

General Science

In the food chain, bacteria and fungi convert the organic matter in the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients. Bacteria and fungi are:

decomposers

Decomposers (saprotrophs) are organisms such as bacteria and fungi that break down the organic matter in the dead bodies of plants and animals into simple nutrients.