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 – 2x = 84, where x represents the number of questions answered incorrectly, represents the situation. How many questions did Trevor answer incorrectly?

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chaise · Answer

100-2x=84
-2x=84-100
-2x=-16
x=-16/-2
x=8

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anonymous · Answer

yes plz

anonymous · Answer

Subtract 100 from 84 then divide by 2. Then you will have your answer

anonymous · Answer

He got 16 wrong