Simplify the Expression Without a Calculator $$\frac { - ( - 4 ) + \sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 12 ) } } { 2 \cdot 1 }$$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression without a calculator. $$\frac { - ( - 4 ) + \sqrt { ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } - 4 ( 1 ) ( - 12 ) } } { 2 \cdot 1 }$$

• A) 2
• B) \(-\) 8
• C) 6
• D) \(- \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\)

Understand the socioeconomic challenges faced by immigrants and minority groups.

Identify the importance of cultural diversity and the concept of multiculturality.

Understand the concept of bicultural identity and the mechanisms of cultural adaptation.

Comprehend the sociological definitions and implications of minority and majority groups.

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with the amount of output produced) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or activity, such as rent or salaries.

Marginal Cost

The increased cost incurred from making one more unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the average cost per unit of output.