Rewrite the expression with the given base. 64^2x with a base of 8 a. (4^3)^2x b. 2(8^2x) c. 8^4x d. 8^2x+2

What graph correctly matches the equation y equals two negative x

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

What is the answer to this question? i'm a bit stumped. also how do i do it? 5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)