Some researchers have conjectured that stem-pitting disease in peach tree seedlings might be controlled with weed and soil treatment. an experiment was conducted to compare peach tree seedling growth with soil and weeds treated with one of the two herbicides. in a field containing 10 seedlings, five were randomly selected throughout the field and assigned to receive herbicide

a. the remainder was to receive herbicide
b. soil and weeds for each seedling were treated with the appropriate herbicide, and, at the end of the study period, the height (cm) was recorded for each seedling. the following results were obtained:

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Credit card a offers an introductory apr of 3.4% for the first three months and standard apr of 15.7% thereafter,

Which value of m will create a system of parallel lines with no solution? y = mx - 6 8x - 4y = 12