there are 45 questions on Allisons English test. The multiple choice questions are worth 2 points each, and the short answer questions are worth 5 points each. The entire test is worth 120 points.
let x= multiple choice questions, let y= short answers questions.
how many short answer questions are on the test?

Question

there are 45 questions on Allisons English test. The multiple choice questions are worth 2 points each, and the short answer questions are worth 5 points each. The entire test is worth 120 points.
let x= multiple choice questions, let y= short answers questions.
how many short answer questions are on the test?

anonymous · Answer

x=35 times 2 = 70
y=10 times 5 = 50
70+50=120