What is the quotient of (2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 7x – 3) ÷ (x2 – 2x + 1)? 2 x Superscript 4 Baseline minus 3 x cubed minus eleven-halves 2x2 + x – 3 – StartFraction 6 Over x squared minus 2 x + 1 EndFraction 2x2 – x 2x2 + x – 3

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

If the slope of one line equals the slope of another line then ? a) the two lines are intersecting lines b) the two lines are perpendicular lines c) the two lines are parallel lines d) the two lines always have very steep slopes

Elena and her husband marc both drive to work. elena's car has a current mileage (total distance driven) of 15,000 and she drives 23,000 miles more each year. marc's car has a current mileage of 46,000 and he drives 9,000 miles more each year. will the mileages for the two cars ever be equal? explain.