SERIOUSLY HEL What is the end behavior of the graph of f(x) = – 0.5x2 – 3x – 4?

A.
as x increases, f(x) increases;

as x decreases, f(x) decreases

B.
as x increases, f(x) decreases;

as x decreases, f(x) decreases

C.
as x increases, f(x) increases;

as x decreases, f(x) increases

D.
as x increases, f(x) decreases;

as x decreases, f(x) increases

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

In the 30-60-90 triangle below side s has a length of and side r has a length

Type the correct answer in each box. use numerals instead of words. if necessary, use / fir the fraction bar(s). the graph represents the piecewise function: h