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On a science test, 2 points are deducted from a total of 100 points for each question answered incorrectly. Trevor scored an 84 on the test. The equation 100 – 2x = 84, where x represents the number of questions answered incorrectly, represents the situation. How many questions did Trevor answer incorrectly?

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

100-2x=84

+2x +2x

100=84+2x

-84 -84

16=2x

/2 /2

8=x

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