3. the total cost for 9 bracelets, including shipping was $72. the shipping charge was $9. define your variable and write an equation that models the cost of each bracelet. 4. use the equation you have written above determine the cost for each bracelet. show the algebraic steps that it takes to find the answer. provide your conclusion.

Part of the total score for each program is the sum of five program component scores. on the free program, the sum of these five program component scores is multiplied by a factor of 2.0. yuzuru hanyu, of japan, earned scores of 9.07, 8.96, 8.89, 9.21, and 9.36 for the program components portion of his free program. how many total points did he receive for this portion?

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

For what value of x does 4x = (1/8) x + 5?