I need help with imagine math

Solve the system by the elimination method. x + y - 6 = 0 x - y - 8 = 0 when you eliminate y , what is the resulting equation? 2x = -14 2x = 14 -2x = 14

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

Plz.yesterday, the snow was 2 feet deep in front of archie’s house. today, the snow depth dropped to 1.6 feet because the day is so warm. what is the percent change in the depth of the snow?