Is 2.889 a rational number

Which expression is equivalent to 2x^2+7x+4?

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 explicit formula for this sequence? -7, -4, -1, 2, a.) an = 8 + (b - 1)3 b.) an = -7 + (n - 1)3 c.) an = 3 + (n -1) (-7) d.) an = -7 + (n - )