Jon has to choose which variable to solve for in order to be able to do the problem below in the most efficient manner. 6 x + 3 y = 27. 5 x + 2 y = 21. Which variable should he choose so that he can use substitution to solve the system?

Aiden drives to school and back each day. the school is 16 miles from his home. he averages 40 miles per hour on his way to school. if his trip takes 1 hour, at approximately what speed does aiden drive home?

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

The base of a triangle exceeds the height by 9 inches. if the area is 180 square inches, find the length of the base and the height of the triangle.