Question

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
noint 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

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

x + y = 29

5x + 2y = 100

Explanation:

Has 29 problems

then

x + y = 29

x be the number of worth 5 points questions:

5x

y be the number of worth 2 points questions

2y

the total both worth is 100 points

then:

5x + 2y = 100

Answer:

x + y = 29 5x + 2y = 100