Which is a simplified form of the expression 2c + 2 + 6c – 4?
a. 8c + 2
b. 8c – 2
c. 4c + 6
d. 4c – 2

Choose the triangle with x equal to 17.

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

Haley buys 9 pounds of apples for $3. how many pounds of apples can she buy for $1?