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Mr. Martin is giving a math test next period. The test, which is worth 100 points, has 29 problems. Each problem is

vorth either 5 points or 2 points. Write a system of equations that can be used to find how many problems of each
point value are on the test.
Let x be the number of questions worth 5 points and let y be the number of questions worth 2 points.
A)x + y = 29, 5x + 2y = 100
B)x + y = 100, 5x + 2y = 29
C)5x + y = 29, 2y + x = 100
D)2x + y = 100, 5y + x = 29

User Ofek
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Let x be 14 and y be 15 and solve A like you normally would

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Answer:

A IS THE CORRECT ANSWER

Explanation:

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