Question

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Tim answered all the questions on his math test but got 10 answers wrong. He received 4 points for every correct answer, and there was no penalty for wrong answers. His score was 76points.
Write an equation to determine the total number of questions (q) on Tim's math test.
Find the total number of questions on his math test.

Answer 1

Answer: (i) 4x - 40 = 76

(ii) 29 questions

Explanation:

Let the total number of questions be x.

Since he received 4 points for every correct answer and he got 10 answers wrong , this means he lost 40 points , the equation thus become

4x - 40 = 76

To find the value of x , add 40 to both sides

4x = 116

divide through by 4

x = 29

Therefore , there are 29 questions on his math test