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Aline parallel to a triangle's side splits ab into lengths of x - 5 and x + 2. the other side, ac, is split into lengths of x and x + 12. what is the length of ac? a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d)

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The american academy of pediatrics wants to conduct a survey of recently graduated family practitioners to assess why they did not choose pediatrics for their specialization. provide a definition of the population, suggest a sampling frame, and indicate the appropriate sampling unit.