On Which of the Following Tasks Is a 20-Year-Old Most

question 43

Multiple Choice

On which of the following tasks is a 20-year-old most likely to outperform a 70-year-old?

• A) recalling previously presented nonsense syllables
• B) recognizing previously presented foreign language words
• C) recalling previously presented names of cities
• D) recognizing previously presented names of fruits and vegetables

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Definitions:

Consistent

In the context of systems of equations, it describes a system that has at least one solution.

Inconsistent

A term used to describe a system of equations that has no solution because the equations represent parallel lines.

Elimination

A method for solving a system of equations by adding or subtracting the equations in order to eliminate one of the variables.

Positive Integers

Whole numbers greater than zero.