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In a 7th grade science competition contestants receive +6points for ever correct answer and -2 points for every incorrect answer. Justin has 13 correct answers and 4 incorrect answers mya has 17 correct answers and 6 incorrect. Who has the higher score

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Yea Mya won because it’s better to have more correct answers as they are worth 6 points
User Jkeary
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Mya has the higher score.

Work:
Justin: 13•6=78
4•-2=-8
78-8=70

Mya: 17•6=102
6•-2=-12
102-12=90
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