What is the solution of 3|2x + 7| – 9 < 0?
a) x < –5 or x > –2
b) –5 < x < –2
c) x < –2 or x > 2
d) –5 < x < 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

Four congruent circular holes with a diameter of 2 in. were punches out of a piece of paper. what is the area of the paper that is left ? use 3.14 for pi

You are shooting hoops after school and make 152 out of a total of 200. what percent of shots did you make? what percent did you miss? show proportion(s).