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A science test, which is worth 100 points, consists of 24 questions. Each question is worth either 3 points or 5 points. If x is the number of 3-point questions and y is the number of 5-point questions, the system shown represents this situation.

x + y = 24

3x + 5y = 100

What does the solution of this system indicate about the questions on the test?

The test contains 4 three-point questions and 20 five-point questions.
The test contains 10 three-point questions and 14 five-point questions.
The test contains 14 three-point questions and 10 five-point questions.
The test contains 20 three-point questions and 8 five-point questions.

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Answer:

if you fill them all in corectly you should get not A

Not C NOR D THE ANSWER IS B 10 plus 14 equals 24 and 3 times 10 equals 30 and plus 5 times 14 equals 70 so the answer is B

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