Solve the inequalities, showing each step. Then graph the solutions on a number line.
1. x +7 < -2
2. 7 - 2x 2 5
3. --8 < 3
4. 3x + 7 > 4

Rewrite the hyperbolic equation 4y^2 -9x^2 +54x-8y-113=0

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 functions shave a maximum and are transformed to the left and down of the parent function ,check all that apply f(x) = x2? p(x) =14 (x+7)2 + 1