Acertain arithmetic sequence has the following explicit formula for the nth term: an = 3 + (n – 1)(8) the same sequence has the following recursive formula: an = an – 1 + what number belongs in the blank space in the recursive formula

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

Ne height of zak is 1.86 metres. the height of fred is 1.6 metres. write the height of zak as a fraction of the height of fred. give your answer in its simplest form.

Three lines meet at a point. set up and solve an equation to find the value of (a) is your answer reasonable? explain how you know