Use Inductive Reasoning to Make a Conjecture About a Rule

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use inductive reasoning to make a conjecture about a rule that relates the original number to the final answer. Try to prove your conjecture using deductive reasoning. Select a number. Add 80. Multiply by 7. Subtract 560. Divide by 7. Subtract the original number.

• A) The answer is always 0.
• B) The answer is always -480.
• C) The answer is always the original number.
• D) The answer is always 480.

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Definitions:

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Eccrine sweat glands are small glands in the skin that produce sweat, helping to cool the body through evaporation and playing a role in thermoregulation.

Nitrogen Wastes

Waste products, such as urea or ammonia, that are produced by the body after proteins are broken down.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in female mammals that produce milk for the nourishment of newborn offspring.

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized glands located in the ear canal that produce earwax, which helps protect the ear from foreign particles and microorganisms.