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I just need to know how to solve this. worth fifty points.

I just need to know how to solve this. worth fifty points.-example-1

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Answer:

Let t = two-point questions and f = five-point questions

Here's what we know:

t + f = 50 (there are a total of 50 total questions)

2t + 5f = 145 (the total points equals 145)

Let's solve via elimination. Multiply the first equation by -2:

-2t - 2f = -100

2t + 5f = 145

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3f = 45

Divide by 3:

f = 15

t + 15 = 50

t = 35

check:

2 * 35 + 5 * 15 = 145

70 + 75 = 145

145 = 145

Explanation:

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