What is the average rate of change of f x represented by the graph over the interval [-1,1]

A80-foot piece of siding is cut into three pieces so that the second piece is four times four times as long as the first piece and the third piece is five times as long as the first piece. if x represents the length of the first piece, find the lengths of all three pieces.

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

Which equation results from adding the equations in this system? x+6y=9 and -x+2y=-15