Mischa dives from a platform that is 5 meters above the water. her dive takes her 2.8 meters below the surface of the water. how far does mischa's dive take her?

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

For the right triangle shown, the lengths of two sides are given. find the third side. leave your answer in simplified, radical form.

Is (root2 -2)^2 rational or irrational. show the steps and answer fast