Provide an appropriate response.Solve the following using a system of equations:  A board that measures 24 inches is cut into two pieces. The longer piece is twice as long as the shorter piece. What is the length of each piece?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


16 in. and 8 in.

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A discrete probability distribution for a random variable X is given. Use the given distribution to find the requested information.Find E(X).pi =  0.6i 0.43 - i, xi = i, i = 0, 1, 2, 3

A. 1.2 B. 1.5 C. 2.1 D. 1.8

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Find the limit. 

A. 4
B. -4
C. 9
D. - 

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Indicate whether the graph represents a consistent, inconsistent, or dependent system.

A. Consistent B. Inconsistent C. Dependent

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Solve the problem.If (3, b) is a point on the graph of 3x - 2y = 17, what is b?

A. -4
B.
C.
D. 4

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