Which of the following best describes the equation below? y = -2x2 + 2 a. nonlinear b. both linear and nonlinear c. neither linear nor nonlinear d. linear

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

The data represents the semester exam scores of 8 students in a math course. {51,91,46,30,36,50,73,80} what is the five-number summary?

Is a positive integer raised to a negative power always positive