What was done to solve the equation 5x-8=32

Solve the system of equations. y= 2x y= x^2 - 15

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

Erinn wrote the equation –5x + 4y = 32 to represent her hourly wage (y) and how this wage has changed during each year that she worked at a company (x). what is the rate of change in erinn's hourly wage per year?