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Question 237925: On an algebra test, I had seven times as many correct answers
as incorrect ones. There were 120 items on the
test, how many did I get right?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = number of incorrect answers
Then 7x = number of correct answers
given:
120+=+x+%2B+7x
8x+=+120
x+=+120%2F8
x+=+15
7x+=+105
I got 105 correct