A tank contains 24 gallons of water when all of a sudden the water begins draining at a constant rate of 2 gallons per hour. Let t represent the number of hours since the water began draining and let v represent the volume of water in the tank. Required:
a. Write a formula that expresses v in terms of t.
b. As t increases from 3 to 6, v varies from to

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

What is the value of x in the equation 2(x-4) = 4(2x + 1)?

The number of members f(x) in a local swimming club increased by 30% every year over a period of x years. the function below shows the relationship between f(x) and x: f(x) = 10(1.3)xwhich of the following graphs best represents the function? graph of f of x equals 1.3 multiplied by 10 to the power of x graph of exponential function going up from left to right in quadrant 1 through the point 0, 0 and continuing towards infinity graph of f of x equals 10 multiplied by 1.3 to the power of x graph of f of x equals 1.3 to the power of x