Simplify the expression 2xy^2-11xy^2

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

The base of a triangle exceeds the height by 7 centimeters. if the area is 400 square centimeters, find the length of the base and the height of the triangle.

Maria found the least common multiple of 6 and 15. her work is shown below. multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, . . multiples of 15: 15, 30, 45, 60, . . the least common multiple is 60. what is maria's error?