Find the standard form of the equation of the parabola with a focus at (0, -9) and a directrix y = 9.

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

Acompany that manufactures and sells guitars made changes in their product range. from the start they had 20 models. then they reduced the number of models to 15. as a result, the company enjoyed a 10% increase in turnover. - how much did the stock level change? in (%)

Angle xyz is formed by segments xy and yz on the coordinate grid below: a coordinate plane is shown. angle xyz has endpoints at 3 comma negative 1 and 6 negative 2 and 3 comma negative 3 and measures 36.87 degrees. angle xyz is rotated 270 degrees counterclockwise about the origin to form angle x′y′z′. which statement shows the measure of angle x′y′z′?