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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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User Tom Siwik
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the answer is 8 i have to have 20 characters

User Hippo Fish
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He answered 8 questions incorrectly. 2*8=16 100-16=84
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