How do you solve -5(m-3)+2(3m+1)=15-8

In trapezoid efgh, m∠hef=(4x2+16)∘ and m∠gfe=(5x2+12)∘. find the value of x so that efgh is isosceles.

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

How do you create a data set with 8 points in it that has a mean of approximately 10 and a standard deviation of approximately 1?