City R has a temperature of −2 °F. City S has a temperature of −6 °F. Use the number line shown to answer the questions:

Number line from negative 8 to positive 8 in increments of 1 is shown.

Part A: Write an inequality to compare the temperatures of the two cities. (3 points)

Part B: Explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line. (4 points)

Part C: Use the number line to explain which city is warmer. (3 points)

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

For g(x) = 5x - 3 and h(x) = [tex]\sqrt{x}[/tex], find (g · h)(4)

Jonathan can throw a baseball 10 1/3 yards. his brother joey can throw a baseball 13 1/2 yards. how much father can joey throw the ball?