A Theory Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A theory is

• A) a natural or physical law that has been proven to be true.
• B) the organization of beliefs that enable us to better understand behavior.
• C) a statement concerning the supposed relationship between or among different things or events.
• D) a series of assumptions that are previously unexamined.

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Definitions:

Solution

The answer(s) to a problem or equation, where the proposed values satisfy the given conditions.

Complex Conjugate

The pair of a complex number, changing the sign of its imaginary part.

Simplify

Making a complex numerical or algebraic expression easier to handle by reducing it to a more basic form.

Square Root Property

A mathematical rule stating that if \(x^2 = a\), then \(x = \pm\sqrt{a}\), which is used to solve quadratic equations.