Question

Many veterans who are not homeless are nonetheless "precarious." Among the estimated 21.8 million veterans in this country, more than 1.5 million spend more than half of their income on housing—well above the recommended maximum threshold of 30 percent.

Which best explains why this statement is a fact, rather than an opinion?
Question 1 options:


There are multiple perspectives on this issue.


The author does not give precise, exact numbers.


It can be proven through research.


It expresses a belief that may not always be true.

Answer 1

It can be proven through research.

The question asks about why is it a statement of fact. This allows you to immediately eliminate any options that are true of opinions. For example, the last option defines an opinion - a belief that may not always be true. The first option about mulitple perspectives doesn't prove fact or opinion it is just making a statement as well. Facts are statement that are known to be true. In order for them to be true, they have to be able to be proven.

Answer 2

Answer:

it can be proven through research.

Explanation:

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