Question

A science test, which is worth 100 points, consists of 24 questions. Each question is worth either 3 points or 5 points. If
x is the number of 3-point questions and y is the number of 5-point questions, the system shown represents this
situation.
x + y = 24
3x + 5y = 100
What does the solution of this system indicate about the questions on the test?
The test contains 4 three-point questions and 20 five-point questions.
The test contains 10 three-point questions and 14 five-point questions.
The test contains 14 three-point questions and 10 five-point questions.
The test contains 20 three-point questions and 8 five-point questions.
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Answer:  B) 10 three-point questions and 14 five-point questions

Step-by-step explanation:

x represents three-point questions

y represents five-point questions

3x + 5y = 100  →  1(3x + 5y = 100)  =  3x + 5y = 100

 x  +  y  = 24   → -3(x  +  y  = 24)   = -3x  -3y  = -72

                                                                  2y = 28

                                                                    y = 14  (five-point questions)

x +  y = 24

x + 14 = 24

     x = 10  (three-point questions)