An arithmetic sequence is defined by the recursive formula t1 = -30, tn + 1 = tn - 4, where n ∈n and n ≥ 1. which is the general term of the sequence? a) tn = -30 - 4n, where n ∈n and n ≥ 1 b) tn = -30 + 4n, where n ∈n and n ≥ 1 c) tn = -26 - 4n, where n ∈n and n ≥ 1 d) tn = -26 + 4n, where n ∈n and n ≥ 1

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

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[15 points]find the least common multiple of the expressions: 1. 3x^2, 6x - 18 2. 5x, 5x(x +2) 3. x^2 - 9, x + 3 4. x^2 - 3x - 10, x + 2 explain if possible