What theme is highlighted in this excerpt from “the most dangerous game” by richard connell?
rainsford remembered the shots. they had come from the right, and
doggedly he swam in that direction, swimming with slow, deliberate strokes,
conserving his strength. for a seemingly endless time he fought the sea.
( a.) speed
( b.) perseverance
( c.) ruthlessness
( d.) bloodlust

substitute y = 2x - 4 to x + 2y = 12:

x + 2(2x - 4) = 12     use distributive property

x + (2)(2x) + () = 12

x + 4x - 8 = 12     add 8 to both sides

5x = 20     divide both sides by 5

x = 4

put the value of x to the first equation:

y = 2(4) - 4

y = 8 - 4

y = 4

the answer would be: it explains that at least one son must join the church

the expression ''as the tithe of his sons'' indicates how his father intended for at least one of his sons to serve the church. this phrase demonstrates that his father offered him as a last resort since none of his brothers chose to serve the church.

hope this answer you: )!

the underlined phrase is an example of : understatment