When combining two independent clauses, a comma must be placed a. both before and after the conjunction. b. after the conjunction. c. before the conjunction. d. between the two indpendent clauses in place of the conjunction

Well, A is the answer

In 2081, everyone is equal not only in the eyes of the law but in every way; nobody is smarter, more athletic, better looking, etc. than anyone else. hazel is of average intelligence, which means she can't think about anything except in short bursts, and george has an intelligence way above normal.