Solve the Inequality $\left| t + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right| \geq 2$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality $\left| t + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right| \geq 2$ .

• A) \(t \in ( - \infty , - 2 ] \cup [ 3 , \infty )\)
• B) \(t \in \left( - \infty , - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right] \cup \left[ \frac { 3 } { 2 } , \infty \right)\)
• C) \(t \in \left( - \infty , - \frac { 3} { 2 } \right] \cup \left[ \frac { 3 } { 2 } , \infty \right)\)
• E) \(t \in \left( - \infty , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right] \cup \left[ \frac { 3 } { 2 } , \infty \right)\)

Recognize the significance of convergent evolution, homoplasy, and synapomorphies in phylogenetics.

Explain the importance of outgroups in determining ancestral states.

Understand the impact of physical and genetic traits on phylogenetic analysis.

Understand the role of fossils in determining ancestral and derived traits.

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