Solve the following systems of equations for x:
2x + 3y = 5
4x – 3y = 1

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

Amanda went into the grocery business starting with five stores. after one year, she opened two more stores. after two years, she opened two more stores than the previous year. if amanda expands her grocery business following the same pattern, which of the following graphs represents the number of stores she will own over time?

Acampus club held a bake sale as a fund raiser, selling coffee, muffins, and bacon and eggs sandwiches. the club members charged $1 for a cup of coffee, 3$ for a muffin , and $4 for a back. and egg sandwich. they sold a total of 55 items , easing $119. of the club members sold 5 more muffins than cups of coffee, how many bacon and egg sandwiches he’s did they sell