In solving the equation 2x+5=9, which property of equality do we use first? Why?

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

Question 5 of 10 2 points if a population is a sample of the population could be a. registered voters; all citizens o o b. baptists; all religious people o c. people who purchased shoes; all customers o d. the entire school faculty; math teachers

Of the 304 people who attended a school play, 5/8 were students. how many of the people who attended were students.