1. Which set of numbers includes the square root of 42? a) irrational number
b) integers
c) rational numbers
d) whole numbers

2. What is the name of this set?
{ … -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 3, …}
a) real numbers
b) integers
c) rational numbers
d) whole numbers

3. Which set does not include negative numbers?
a) real numbers
b) integers
c) rational numbers
d) whole numbers

4. Which of these equals an integer?
a) 12 ¸ 5
b) -12 ¸ 5
c) -15 ¸ 4
d) -15 ¸ 5

5. Which of these is closest to 150?

a) 12.2
b) 12.4
c) 14.2
d) 15

Determine whether the set of whole numbers is closed under addition. explain why the set is or is not closed. give an example.

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

Consider the input and output values for f(x) = 2x - 3 and g(x) = 2x + 7. what is a reasonable explanation for different rules with different input values producing the same sequence?