A20.0 kg sled is being pulled across a horizontal surface at constant velocity. the pulling force has a magnitude of 80.0n and is directed at an angle of 30.0º above the horizontal. determine the coefficient of kinetic friction.

The graph of the quadratic function shown on the left is y = –0.7(x + 3)(x – 4). the roots, or zeros, of the function are . determine the solutions to the related equation 0 = –0.7(x + 3)(x – 4). the solutions to the equation are x =

The function ƒ is defined by ƒ(x) = (x + 3)(x + 1). the graph of ƒ in the xy-plane is a parabola. which interval contains the x-coordinate of the vertex of the graph of ƒ?

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