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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 worth 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. x + y = 29, 5x + 2y = 100 x + y = 100, 5x + 2y = 29 5x + y = 29, 2y + x = 100 2x + y = 100, 5y + x = 29v

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Answer:

x + y = 29

5x + 2y = 100

Explanation:

Total problems = 29

x + y = 29

Total marks for 5 point problems = 5*x = 5x

Total marks for 2 point problems = 2*y = 2y

Total marks = 100

5x + 2y = 100

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