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2x + 1 < 5 solve the following inequality. then place the correct number in the box provided.

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 coordinates of vortex a’ are (8,4) (-4,2) (4,-,4) the coordinates of vortex b’ are (6,6)(12,-,12)(12,12) the coordinates of vortex c’ are(-2,,12)(4,12)(12,-4)