Solve the problem.A wire is cut into two pieces, with one piece 14 feet shorter than the other. The wire was 84 feet before it was cut. How long is the shortest length of wire?

A. 28 ft
B. 35 ft
C. 49 ft
D. 56 ft


Answer: B

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A. x + y = -3 B. z = -3 C. z > -7 and z < 1 D. x + y = 0 and -7 < z < 1

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Solve the problem.Express cos(A + B + C) in terms of sin A, sin B, sin C, cos A, cos B, and cos C.

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Find the square root and simplify. Round to the nearest thousandth if necessary.

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Find the area of the figure. Use 3.14 for ?.

A. 1282.08 cm2 B. 1508.16 cm2 C. 1131.36 cm2 D. Not enough data

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