Reduce to simplest form 5/8 - (-7/2)

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

Match the equivalent expressions. x - 3y + 12 12 - 3y - 2x + x + 2x 3x + 2y - 2x + y + 12 3y + 12 3x + y - 12 4y + 3y + 3x - 6y - 10 - 2 x + 3y + 2x - 3x + 7 + 5 x + 3y + 12 5 + 2y + 7x - 4x + 3y - 17

The sum of these consecutive integers is equal to 9 less than 4 times the least of the integer. find the three integers