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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 is shown represents this equation. x + y = 24 3x + 5y = 100

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X=10

Y=14

Explanation:

Solve simultaneously using substitution method as shown in the image

A science test, which is worth 100 points, consists of 24 questions. Each question-example-1
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