The modern atomic theory states that all matter is made out of atoms and that they cannot be destroyed or created out of nothing. They can't be changed, but they can be combined with other atoms and create new compounds.
Well, b = -12 and here's how:
b + 15 = 3 (Subtract the 15 over)
b = -12
The choice that is NOT an example of critical thinking is "implementing the first solution to a problem identified." The rest of the choices are all examples of critical thinking. The correct answer is C.
The deer eat grass. Its droppings, which eventually decompose into the ground, provide minerals and vitamins to the plant roots. This food is vital for it so the plant remains alive and can produce oxygen which is essential for the deer and grass is also a food source for him too.