Solve for x.

2x - 6 = 18

3x + 9 = 2x + 24

.4x = 2.4

5x + 4 = 24

2x/3 = 4

3(x + 7) = 51

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

Which of the following graphs could represent a quartic function?

Solve the following system of equations express your answer as an ordered pair in the format (a, b) with no spaces between the numbers of symbols 5x+2y=22