13) Simplify the expression. Write the result using positive exponents only.

14) Write the number in standard form:

Upon assessment, you discover your patient who was admitted after being stabbed in the abdomen has a tender, tense, distended abdomen, and you are concerned about peritonitis and compartment syndrome. Which of the following would be evidence of compartment syndrome in the abdomen?

15) Perform the indicated operation:

19) Factor completely:

3) Solve the equation:

6) Solve the equation:

11) Solve the inequality and show the solution, then graph the solution on a number line.  

True or False? Historically, Presidents have not had a substantial impact on national health policy.

Medical cost inflation is influenced by all of the following factors except: