Solve, using linear combination.

p – q = 8
2p – q = 19

which ordered pair, (p, q), is the solution to the system of equations?

a (4, –4)

b (10, 1)

c (–4, 4)

d (11, 3)

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

If n stands for number sold and c stands for cost per item, in which column would you use the formula: ? a. column d c. column f b. column e d. column g

Write an equation in slope intercept form of the line passes through the given point and is parallel to the graph of the given equation (0,0); y=3/8 x+2