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Alexa took a test and lost 3 points for each of the 7 questions she got wrong. She earned an additional 5 points for answering a bonus question correctly. How many points did Alexa receive or lose overall?

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Answer:

Alexa lost 16 points overall

Explanation:

To determine whether Alexa had a net receipt or loss of points, we will fine the total points received or lost, and find the difference:

points lost:

3 point for each of the 7 questions she answered wrong

lost point = 3 × 7 - 21 points

Points received:

5 points for answering a bonus question

point received = 5 point

The points lost (21) is greater than the points received (5), hence, there was a net loss. The net loss is calculated as follows:

points lost - points received

= 21 - 5 = 16

∴ Alexa lost 16 points overall

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