The population of California grew at about 3.5% per year from the year 1860 to 1990. The population in 1860 was about 400,000 people. Create an equation that models p, the number of millions of people who were living in California y years after 1860.

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

Complete the equation of the line through (−10,3) and (−8,−8). use exact numbers.

Which function is shown on the graph?