Jacob is visiting argentina, and he hears a warning that the temperature may drop as low as -12.4°c.

The function ƒ is defined by ƒ(x) = (x + 3)(x + 1). the graph of ƒ in the xy-plane is a parabola. which interval contains the x-coordinate of the vertex of the graph of ƒ?

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

One side of a rectangle is 7 feet shorter than seven times the other side. find the length of the shorter side if we also know that the perimeter of the rectangle is 306 feet.