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Based on the question, we see that lawyers are either certified in one state or all three states but none are certified in two states.

Setup variables
x = lawyers only certified in state X
y = lawyers only certified in state Y
z = lawyers only certified in state Z
a = lawyers who are certified in all three states.

The formula: x + y + z + a = 28

x + a = 10 so x = 10 - a
y + a = 11 so y = 11 - a
z + a = 13 so z = 13 - a

Substitute in the new terms

(10 - a) + (11 - a) + (13 - a) + a = 28
34 - 2a = 28
-2a = - 6
a = 3

z + a = 13
z + 3 = 13
z = 10
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Let \(x, y, z \) be lawyers certified in only one state.
Let \(a \) be those certified in all three (with zero certified in exactly two).

Total: \(x + y + z + a = 28\)
State X: \(x + a = 10 \implies x = 10 - a\)
State Y: \(y + a = 11 \implies y = 11 - a\)
State Z: \(z + a = 13 \implies z = 13 - a\)

Solve for \(a\): $$ (10 - a) + (11 - a) + (13 - a) + a = 28$$$$34 - 2a = 28 \implies a = 3$$
Solve for \(z\): $$ z = 13 - 3 = 10 $$

Correct Answer: (E)
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