What is the expression for "the difference of five times a number and twice that number"?

5(2 - n)
5n - 2n
2n - 5n
5(n - 2)

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

For what value of x does 4x = (1/8) x + 5?

The monetary value earned for selling goods or services to customers is called a.) revenue b.) assets c.) money d.) accounting