Given that 2x + y = 4 and x + 2y = 5, find 5x^2 + 8xy + 5y^2

Which function families have maximums and minimums? 1.)linear absolute value functions and exponential functions 2.) linear absolute value functions and quadratic functions 3.) linear absolute value functions and linear functions 4.) linear absolute value functions and constant functions

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

Determine the number of girls in a math class with 87 boys if there are 25 girls for every 75 boys