Question 6 Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) (01.02 MC)Which of the following uses absolute value correctly to show the distance between -40 and 18?
01-40 - 18] = |-58] = -58 units
|-40 + 181 = |-22] = 22 units
01-40 - 18] = 1-580 = 58 units
01-40 + 180 = |-22= -22 units

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