Solve.Find the greatest possible error for each of the following situations:(a) The length of a copper pipe is measured to be 10
in. with a ruler that is divided into sixteenths of an inch.(b) A motor oil is measured at 1
cups with a cup measure that is calibrated to the nearest 
of a cup.
A. (a) 
inch,
(b) 
cup
B. (a) 
inch,
(b) 
cup
C. (a) 
inch,
(b) 
cup
D. (a) 
inch,
(b) 
cup
Answer: A
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Solve the problem.When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by the linear function 
, where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret the slope of the linear equation.
A. m = 65; The cost of the service increases at a rate of $65 per mile the car is towed. B. m = 65; The number of miles the car is towed increases at a rate of 65 miles per dollar spent on the service. C. m = 3; The cost of the service increases at a rate of $3 per mile the car is towed. D. m = 3; The number of miles the car is towed increases at a rate of 3 miles per dollar spent on the service.
Indicate whether the ordered pair is or is not a solution to the given system.
(2, 5)
A. Solution B. Not a solution
Simplify.Rationalize the denominator. 
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
Insert parentheses, if needed, to make the expression on the left equal to the number on the right.2 ? 6 - 2 = 8
A. 2 ? (6 - 2) = 8 B. 2 ? 6 (-2) = 8 C. (2 ? 6) - 2 = 8 D. (2)(6)(-2) = 8