Question

read the dictionary definition of simultaneous below.
adjective

1. occurring, operating, or done at the same time
2. satisfied by the same values of the variables

based on the context of paragraph 3, which of the following is true?
□ definition 1 best helps the reader understand the usage in paragraph 3.
□ definition 2 best helps the reader understand the usage in paragraph 3.
□ a combination of definitions 1 and 2 best help the reader understand the usage in paragraph 3.
□ the word is not used as an adjective, so neither definition is helpful.

Explanation:

In most non - mathematical contexts (like general reading passages, which is the context implied here as it's about a paragraph's context), the first definition of "simultaneous" (occurring at the same time) is the one that is commonly used. The second definition is more relevant to mathematical or algebraic contexts (about variables). Since we are dealing with the context of a paragraph (likely a non - mathematical text), Definition 1 is the one that best helps understand the usage. Also, the word is given as an adjective, so the last option is wrong. A combination is not needed as the context is likely non - mathematical.

Answer:

A. Definition 1 best helps the reader understand the usage in paragraph 3.