Which statement best explains the value of 18 − (−5)? The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 23. The additive inverse of −5 is −5, so 18 − (−5) = 13. The additive inverse of −5 is +5, so 18 − (−5) = 13.

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 graph of the exponential function y=3(2)×

Solve each quadratic equation by factoring and using the zero product property. [tex]x^2+6x+8=0[/tex]