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document.write( "A student takes a test where two points are given for every correct answer and 3 points are deducted for every wrong answer. If the student scores 40 points on a 30-question test, how many questions did she answer correctly? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #68348 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2X-3(30-X)=40 \n" ); document.write( "2X-90+3X=40 \n" ); document.write( "5X=130 \n" ); document.write( "X=130/5 \n" ); document.write( "X=26 CORRECT ANSWERS. \n" ); document.write( "30-26=4 INCORRECT ANSWERS. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "2*26-3*4=40 \n" ); document.write( "52-12=40 \n" ); document.write( "40=40 \n" ); document.write( " |