Is it possible for two different numbers, when squared, to give the same result? what does this result tell you about solving an equation when the variable is squared? how many solutions will an equation like this have? will there always be the same number of solutions for any equation with a squared variable? explain.

In δabc, if the length of side b is 3 centimeters and the measures of ∠b and ∠c are 45° and 60°, respectively, what is the length of side c to two decimal places?

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

Handsome jack is buying a pony made of diamonds. the price of the pony is p dollars, and jack also has to pay a 25% diamond pony tax. which of the following expressions could represent how much jack pays in total for the pony?