Read the passage below.
You will respond by writing an informational response paragraph.
You will find specific writing directions below the passage.


GOLD IN THE SKY
By Alan E. Nourse

Chapter 1. Trouble Times Two

The sun was glowing dull red as it slipped down behind the curving horizon of Mars, but Gregory Hunter was not able to see it.

There was no viewscreen in the ship's cabin; it was too tiny for that. Greg twisted around in the cockpit that had been built just big enough to hold him, and shifted his long legs against the brace-webbing, trying to get them comfortable.

He knew he was afraid ... but nobody else knew that, not even the captain waiting at the control board on the satellite, and in spite of the fear Greg Hunter would not have traded places at this moment with anyone else in the universe.

He had worked too hard and waited too long for this moment.

He heard the count-down monitor clicking in his ears, and his hands clenched into fists. How far from Mars would he be 10 minutes from now? He didn't know. Farther than any man had ever traveled before in the space of 10 minutes, he knew, and faster. How far and how fast would depend on him alone.

"All set, Greg?" It was the captain's voice in the earphones.

"All set, Captain."

"You understand the program?"

Greg nodded. "24 hours out, 24 hours back, 90 degrees to the ecliptic1, and all the acceleration2 I can stand both ways."

Greg grinned to himself. He thought of the months of conditioning he had gone through to prepare for this run ... the hours in the centrifuge to build up his tolerance to acceleration, the careful diet, the rigorous hours of physical conditioning. It was only one experiment, one tiny step in the work that could someday give men the stars, but to Gregory Hunter at this moment it was everything.

"Good luck, then." The captain cut off, and the blastoff buzzer sounded.

He was off. His heart hammered in his throat, and his eyes ached fiercely, but he paid no attention. His finger crept to the air-speed indicator, then to the cut-off switch. When the pressure became too great, when he began to black out, he would press it.

But not yet. It was speed they wanted; they had to know how much acceleration a man could take for how long and still survive, and now it was up to him to show them.

Fleetingly, he thought of Tom ... poor old stick-in-the-mud Tom, working away in his grubby little Mars-bound laboratory, watching bacteria grow. Tom could never have qualified for a job like this. Tom couldn't even go into free-fall for 10 minutes without getting sick all over the place. Greg felt a surge of pity for his brother, and then a twinge of malicious anticipation. Wait until Tom heard the reports on this run! It was all right to spend your time poking around with bottles and test tubes if you couldn't do anything else, but it took something special to pilot an XP ship for Project Star-Jump. And after this run was over, even Tom would have to admit it....

There was a lurch, and quite suddenly the enormous pressure was gone.

Something was wrong. He hadn't pushed the cut-off button, yet the ship's engines were suddenly silent. He jabbed at the power switch. Nothing happened. Then the side-jets sputted, and he was slammed sideways into the cot.

He snapped on the radio speaker. "Control ... can you hear me? Something's gone wrong out here...."

1The great circle that is the apparent path of the Sun.

2The process of moving faster or happening more quickly.

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Now that you have read the passage, you will write an informational response paragraph to answer the following question:

How does this story create a feeling of tension or conflict?

Read the directions carefully so you know what to include in your essay.

Begin your paragraph by rephrasing the question into a topic sentence. Be sure to include the title and the author.
Include 3 or more specific examples, details, or quotes from the passage to support your answers to the prompt.
End with a conclusion sentence to wrap up your ideas.
Proofread your work before submitting.
(100 points)

Answer:

90.95

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Answer:

When looking at the feudal system, which is a notable difference between Japanese Samurai and European Knights? Japanese Samurai were not considered part of the higher class. European Knights were not part of the military. Japanese Samurai were highly educated.

Step-by-step explanation:

hey yo how is this math

Answer:

188.571

if you did directly answer may differ

Step-by-step explanation:

you can see it from the picture above

The area of the cross-section formed by slicing the cylinder down the center and perpendicular to the bases is 120 square inches.

"A cylinder is a three-dimensional solid that holds two parallel bases joined by a curved surface, at a fixed distance".

For the given situation,

The diameter of the cylinder, d = 10 inches

The height of the cylinder, h = 12 inches

The area of the cross-section formed by slicing the cylinder down the center and perpendicular to the bases is a rectangle.

So, the length of the rectangle, l = 12 inches.

The breadth of the rectangle, b = 10 inches

The formula for the area of the rectangle is A= l × b

⇒ [tex]A=12[/tex] × [tex]10[/tex]

⇒ [tex]A=120[/tex]

Hence we can conclude that the area of the cross-section formed by slicing the cylinder down the center and perpendicular to the bases is 120 square inches.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

write a proportion and cross multiply to solve for x

[tex]\frac{60}{100} = \frac{x}{1280}[/tex]

100x=76,800

x=768

60% full is 768 L. If the tank can hold 1,280 Liters, you need 512 more to fill it.

Alternatively...if the tank is 60% full, we need 40% more to fill it

[tex]\frac{40}{100} =\frac{x}{1280}[/tex]

100x=51,200

x=512 L

Answer:

-20x^2-59x-43

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

3.6 cubic feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume of the box is simply the product of the 3 sides. so [tex]2ft \times 1.5ft \times 1.2 ft = 3.6 ft^3[/tex]

Answer:

Its D. 36

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

multiply

16

Step-by-step explanation:

yeah-ya....... right?

Answer:

2677 mi^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Think the shape as an complete rectangle :

The area of the rectangle is calcluated by multiplying height*width

(24+12+19)*55 = 3025 mi^2 now subtract the area of the missing part using same area calculation method:

12*29 = 348 mi^2 the area of the figure:

3025 - 348 = 2677 mi^2

The answer would be

A. True

Answer:

The answer is 11

Step-by-step explanation:

hope this helps a little bit

Answer:

Perimeter: 14 9/10 cm

Area: 11 7/10 cm^2

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you must find the perimeter of the rectangle. The definition of perimeter in terms of mathematics are: the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure. To find the perimeter of any shape, you must add up all the sides. Thus:

2 1/4 + 2 1/4 + 5 1/5 + 5 1/5 = ?

To put it simpler -

2(2 1/4 + 5 1/5) =

4 5/10 + 10 4/10 =

14 9/10 cm

Then, you must find the area of the rectangle. The definition of the area are: the extent or measurement of a surface or piece of land. In other words, the amount of space an object takes up. You must multiply the length and width of the rectangle to find the area.

Formula of area:

A = L x W

A = 2 1/4 x 5 1/5

A = 9/4 x 26/5

A = 234/20

A= 11 7/10 cm^2

To sum it up, the perimeter of the rectangle is 14 9/10 cm and the area 11 7/10 cm^2.

Answer: -29.9x+37.6

Step by step answer: Use PEMDAS rule

−3(2.1x−6.72)+0.8 −5.5x+20.16 −6.3x−5.92 −5.5x−19.36 −6.3x+20.96

Use the distrubitive property

-6.3x+20.16+0.8 −5.5x+20.16 −6.3x−5.92 −5.5x−19.36 −6.3x+20.96

-6.3x+20.96−5.5x+20.16 −6.3x−5.92 −5.5x−19.36 −6.3x+20.96

Reorder/group x's and whole numbers

-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x+20.96+20.16-5.92-19.36+20.96

-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x+41.12-5.92-19.36+20.96

-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x+41.12-5.92+1.6

-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x+41.12-3.52

-11.8x-6.3x-5.5x-6.3x+41.12-3.52

-18.1-5.5x-6.3x+41.12-3.52

-23.6x-6.3x+41.12-3.52

-29.9x+41.12-3.52

-29.9x+37.6

Answer: I don’t know :(

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

8

Have an amazing day!

Answer:

4xp-9

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer: A

It is a function and no x values repeat .  If the x values repeat more than then it's not a function.

Answer:

1-3-4-2-5

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]tan\frac{\theta}{2}[/tex] <== Given

[tex]\frac{sin\frac{\theta}{2}}{cos\frac{\theta}{2}}[/tex] <== Step 1

[tex]\frac{\frac{\sqrt{1-cos\theta}}{2}}{\frac{\sqrt{1+cos\theta}}{2}}[/tex] <== Step 3

[tex]\frac{\sqrt{1-cos\theta}}{\sqrt{1+cos\theta}}[/tex] <== Step 2 (as a result of Step 4)

[tex]\pm\sqrt{\frac{1-cos\theta}{1+cos\theta} }[/tex] <== Step 5

The definition of a quadratic spline is that;

A Quadratic Spline is the creation of a set of polynomial functions that are quadratic and follow the format f(x) = ax² + bx + c.

A Quadratic Spline is simply defined as the creation of a set of polynomial functions that are quadratic, or relatively simple to comprehend and must follow the quadratic function format which is;

f(x) = ax² + bx + c

where;

a, b and c are the values gotten in the process of doing the Splines to create the desired functions.

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Answer:

2.5x+73=235.5

2.5x=162.5

x=65

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The equation will be 2.5x+73=235.5 and the value of x will be 65.

Expression in maths is defined as the collection of numbers variables and functions by using signs like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Numbers (constants), variables, operations, functions, brackets, punctuation, and grouping can all be represented by mathematical symbols, which can also be used to indicate the logical syntax's order of operations and other features.

Given that Malik needed to get his computer fixed. He took it to the repair store. The technician at the store worked on the computer for 2.5 hours and charged him $73 for parts. The total was $235.50.

The equation can be written as below:-

2.5x+73=235.5

2.5x=162.5

x=65

Therefore, the equation will be 2.5x+73=235.5 and the value of x will be 65.

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Answer:

26.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

$3.16

Step-by-step explanation:

0.6+0.08n

Since n represents photocopies, then we replace n with 32.

0.6+0.08(32)

Now we multiply.

0.6+2.56

Finally, add.

0.6+2.56=3.16

So, Clayton will have to pay $3.16 to make 32 photocopies.

-hope it helps

Since the two triangles are congruent, we can square the triangle's side to find 't'.

Therefore, t equals 25.

Hoped this helped.

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Answer:

160°

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is

sum = 180° (n - 2) ← n is the number of sides

Here n = 5 , then

sum = 180° × 3 = 540°

sum the interior angles and equate to 540

x + 10 + 2x + 10 + x + 10 + 2x+ x + 20 = 540 , that is

7x + 50 = 540 ( subtract 50 from both sides )

7x = 490 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 70

Then

largest angle = 2x + 10 = 2(70) + 10 = 140 + 10 = 150°

The solution is  : the largest angle is 150°.

A polygon is a two-dimensional geometric figure that has a finite number of sides. The sides of a polygon are made of straight line segments connected to each other end to end. Thus, the line segments of a polygon are called sides or edges.

here, we have,

The sum of the interior angles of a polygon is

sum = 180° (n - 2) ← n is the number of sides

Here n = 5 , then

sum = 180° × 3 = 540°

sum the interior angles and equate to 540

x + 10 + 2x + 10 + x + 10 + 2x+ x + 20 = 540 , that is

7x + 50 = 540 ( subtract 50 from both sides )

7x = 490 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 70

Then

largest angle = 2x + 10

                      = 2(70) + 10

                      = 140 + 10

                      = 150°

Hence, The solution is  : the largest angle is 150°.

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If f(n) = f(n - 1) + 4, then

f(n - 1) = f(n - 2) + 4

and substituting this into the first equation gives

f(n) = f(n - 2) + 2•4

Similarly,

f(n - 2) = f(n - 3) + 4

so that

f(n) = f(n - 3) + 3•4

and so on.

Note the pattern:

f(n) = f(n - k) + k•4

so that when k = n - 1, we have

f(n) = f(n - (n - 1)) + (n - 1)•4

or

f(n) = f(1) + 4 (n - 1)

so that

[D] f(n) = -2 + 4 (n - 1)

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

y = x + 1

yeah-ya.... right?

Answer:

4 is the answer i believe

Step-by-step explanation:

C skips 2 dots, Hope this helps:)

Based on the information given, the student should score at least 77 in the last exam.

Since the student wants to get an average of at least 80. Therefore, the total scores should be:

= 80 × 3 = 240

The student received scores of 85 and 78 on the first two exams. The addition of this will be:

= 85 + 78 = 163

Therefore, his score in the last exam should be:

= 240 - 163

= 77

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Answer:

y = 139 + x³ + 17

Step-by-step explanation:

The word "sum" means the amount resulting from addition in an equation. This means that we are adding all of these numbers together.

The word "product" means the amount resulting from multiplication in an equation, this means we need to find the product of a number multiplied by itself three times. Since we don't know what number it is, we can use the variable 'x'.

So, you would be adding 139, the product of x³, and 17, which would be written as y = 139 + x³ + 17.

Answer:

192

Step-by-step explanation:

The 7 part of the ratio relates to Taylor's 84 CDs

Divide the amount by 7 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

84 ÷ 7 = 12 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, then

9 parts = 9 × 12 = 108 ← number of CDs Dave has

Total CDs = 84 + 108 = 192

x=-1

3x-2x+8=10x+20-3

x+8=10x+17

-9x=9

x=-1

Answer:

[tex]x=-1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]x-2\left(x-4\right)=5\left(2x+4\right)-3[/tex]

[tex]-2\left(x-4\right)\\\mathrm{Distribute}\\-2x+8[/tex]

[tex]3x-2x+8=5\left(2x+4\right)-3[/tex]

[tex]\mathrm{Combine\: like\: terms}[/tex]

[tex]x+8=5\left(2x+4\right)-3[/tex]

[tex]\left(2x+4\right)-3\\\mathrm{Distribute}\\10x+20-3\\10x+17[/tex]

[tex]x+8=10x+17[/tex]

[tex]\mathrm{Subtract\:}8\mathrm{\:from\:both\:sides}[/tex]

[tex]x+8-8=10x+17-8[/tex]

[tex]x=10x+9[/tex]

[tex]\mathrm{Subtract\:}10x\mathrm{\:from\:both\:sides}[/tex]

[tex]x-10x=10x+9-10x[/tex]

[tex]-9x=9[/tex]

[tex]\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}-9[/tex]

[tex]\frac{-9x}{-9}=\frac{9}{-9}[/tex]

[tex]\bold{x=-1}[/tex]

Answer:

Option a is the best method with compass and straight edge.

Step-by-step explanation: