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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?

8 questions
9 questions
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User Tukkan
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Answer:

8 questions

Explanation:

100-2(8)=84

100-16=84

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