TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.
PROBLEM: Question: If Jim has two variables that are part of an inverse relationship, what will happen to the second variable if he increases the first variable? 
 Answer: it decreases

SOLUTION: In an inverse relationship, when one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

PROBLEM: Question: If we half our use of nonrenewable resources, we will end up having _____ of them. 
 Answer: more

SOLUTION: Using less nonrenewable resources means that they will last longer.

PROBLEM: Question: If valence electrons are close to an atom's nucleus, the atom is likely 
 Answer: smaller

SOLUTION:
In bigger atoms, valence electrons are farther from the nucleus.