At Bea's Pet Shop, the number of dogs, d, is initially five less than twice the number of cats, c. If she decides to add
three more of each, the ratio of cats to dogs will be .
Write an equation or system of equations that can be used to
find the number of cats and dogs Bea has in her pet shop.
Could Bea's Pet Shop initially have 15 cats and 20 dogs?
Explain your reasoning.
Determine algebraically the number of cats and the number
of dogs Bea initially had in her pet shop.

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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 of the functions graphed below has a removable discontinuity?