The graph of the function f(x) = (x + 2)(x + 6) is shown below. On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 6, 0), has a vertex at (negative 4, negative 4), and goes through (negative 2, 0).

Which statement about the function is true?

The function is positive for all real values of x where
x > –4.
The function is negative for all real values of x where
–6 < x < –2.
The function is positive for all real values of x where
x < –6 or x > –3.
The function is negative for all real values of x where
x < –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

Asystem of equations has 1 solution. if 4x-y=5 is one of the equations , which could be the other equation ?

Hello, i need compare km^2 and km. what's difference in this?