Gerontology Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Gerontology is

• A) the same thing as ageism.
• B) the study of prejudice and discrimination toward the elderly.
• C) the study of aging.
• D) the study of how chronic illnesses progress over time.

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Definitions:

Factor

A number or expression that divides into another number or expression exactly, without leaving a remainder.

X-Intercept

The x-intercept of a graph is the point(s) at which the graph crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-value at this point is zero.

Polynomial Equation

An equation that involves only polynomials, which are expressions consisting of variables and coefficients structured over addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

Factoring

The process of breaking down an equation into simpler components that are multiplied together.