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Question 11 • Transition Mathematics for Seniors

On a science test, 2 points are deducted from a total of 100 points for each question answered incorrectly. Trevor scored an 84 on the test. The equation 100 minus 2 x is equal to 84 , where x represents the number of questions answered incorrectly, represents the situation. How many questions did Trevor answer incorrectly?

Answer
A
9 questions
B
8 questions
C
12 questions
D
13 questions

Explanation

Start with 100 − 2x = 84. Subtract 84 from 100 to find the total points deducted: 16 points. Since each incorrect answer costs 2 points, divide 16 by 2 to get x = 8. Trevor answered 8 questions incorrectly, choice B.

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