14. Given that 16x⁴+ - 4x³– 4b²x² + 7bx + 18 is divisible by 2x + b, (a) show that b³ - 7b² + 36 = 0,
(b) find the possible values of b.

For what values of b will f(x)= logbx be a decreasing function? (16 )

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 statement accurately explains whether a reflection over the y-axis and a 270° counterclockwise rotation would map figure acb onto itself? a coordinate plane with figure acb with point a at 1, 1, c at 3, 4 and b at 5, 1 yes, a″c″b″ is located at a″(1, 1), c″(4, 3), and b″(1, 5) yes, a″c″b′ is located at a″(1, 1), c″(3, 4), and b″(5, 1) no, a″c″b″ is located at a″(1, 1), c″(4, 3), and b″(1, 5) no, a″c″b″ is located at a″(1, 1), c″(3, 4), and b″(5, 1)