A Tangent Line Is a Straight Line

question 16

Multiple Choice

A tangent line is a straight line

• A)that intersects a curved line twice
• B)with a slope equal to infinity
• C)that touches a curved line at only one point
• D)that intersects a curved line at several points
• E)that runs along the vertical axis

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Definitions:

Disparate-Treatment Discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace that occurs when an employee is treated unfavorably because of characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Burden of Proof

The obligation to present evidence to support one's claim or defense in a legal proceeding.

Illegal Discharge

The unauthorized release or spilling of pollutants into the environment, violating legal regulations.

Title VII

A provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.