Difference of numbers. the larger of two integers is 8 less than twice the smaller. when the smaller number is subtracted from the larger, the difference is 17. find the two numbers.

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

Janie has $3. she earns $1.20 for each chore she does and can do fractions of chores. she wants to earn enough money to buy a cd for $13.50.

Will mark brainliest for correct answer! i have been on this problem for an hour and can't find the answer. i'm begging here! incase you cant read the instructions in the picture because of too much or too little lighting: note: enter your answer and show all the steps that you use to solve this problem in the space provided.write a list of steps that are needed to find the measure of b. provide all steps as clear as possible, !