Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases

question 21

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { system of linear equations } & \text { solution } & \text { consistent } & \text { independent } \\\text { dependent } & \text { inconsistent } & \text { substitution } & \text { addition }\end{array}$$
-In a system of linear equations in two variables, if the graphs of the equations are the same, the equations are equations.

• A) solution
• B) inconsistent
• C) independent
• D) dependent

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Definitions:

Synthetic Steps

The individual reactions or operations in a laboratory synthesis that transform starting materials into desired products.

Transformation

A broad term referring to the process of change or conversion, often used in the context of biological cellular change or mathematical transformations.

Swern Oxidation

A method of oxidizing primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), oxalyl chloride, and a base.

NaOCl/TEMPO

A combination of sodium hypochlorite and TEMPO, used as an oxidizing agent system in organic chemistry for the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones.