SOLUTION: there are 20 question the test. for every right answer is 5 cents. for every wrong answer is 3 cents. if I receive 76 cents, how many question did I get right

Question 967786: there are 20 question the test. for every right answer is 5 cents. for every wrong answer is 3 cents. if I receive 76 cents, how many question did I get right
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, right answers
x, wrong answers

That is if the 3 cents per wrong answer are not subtracted from the score.

, the count of right answers

If the wrong answers are supposed to be SUBTRACTED, and all 20 questions are answered, then the system is

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