system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
Determine if the following states are East or West of the Mississippi River: Michigan, Georgia, Virginia, Oregon, Colorado, New Jersey, Nebraska, Texas.


assistant
Michigan, Georgia, Virginia, and New Jersey are East of the Mississippi River. Texas, Nebraska, Oregon, and Colorado are West of the Mississippi.