Hi,

An exam worth 136 points contains 50 questions. 

 of the questions are worth 2 points and are worth 5 points.

Question states***

 2x + 5(50-x) = 136

 2x + 250 - 5x = 136

      114 = 3x

       38= x

    38 (2-pointers) and 12 (5-pointers)



  CHECKING our answer***

  76 + 60 = 136

     

  

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