Given the following equation:

4(x + 2) = 20

Use the two methods you have learned to eliminate the parentheses and create a new equation that can be solved using inverse operations.

One method is to use the distributive property.

Using this method, the equivalent equation is .
Another method is to use the reciprocal.

Using this method, the equivalent equation is .

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

Y=(x+3)(x-4)(x+1)^2 sulutions? multiplicity?

Acircle has a circumference of 7.850 units. what is its radius?