6 Read the following sentences from the text. "Steno believed that strongly tilted rocks were not always tilted. Instead, they were forced off-kilter by catastrophic events like volcanic eruptions or the collapse of caves." As used in this excerpt, what does the phrase "catastrophic events" most closely mean? A things that has a big effect and cause great destruction B openings in the earth through which lava can be forced (C) geologists who study different parts of the Earth and its (D) fossils that are found in a much deeper layer than other fossils

Solve the inequality: \(3x - 1 > 5\)

a) \( \mathrm{Ms}_{\mathrm{s}} \)

\( \begin{array}{lll}\text { B. }{ }_{12}^{12} \mathrm{Mg} & \text { C. }{ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg}^{++} & \text {D. }{ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{M}\end{array} \)

Find real numbers \( a \) and \( b \) such that the equation is true. \[ (a+1)+(b-2) i=7+8 i \] \( a= \) \( b= \)

Find the vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes, if any, for the following rational function. \( R(x)=\frac{14 x}{x+16} \) B. The function has two horizontal asymptotes. The top asymptote is (Type equations. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equations.) C. The function has no horizontal asymptote. Find the oblique asymptotes. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice. A. The function has one oblique asymptote, (Type an equation. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.) B. The function has two oblique asymptotes. The oblique asymptote with negative slope is (Type equations. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equations.) C. The function has no oblique asymptote.