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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 guestions, 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.

1 Answer

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Answer:

10 three point questions, 14 five point questions

Explanation:

trial and error

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