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? 8 questions
9 questions
12 questions
13 questions

8 questions

Step-by-step explanation:

100-2(8)=84

100-16=84

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answer:

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

discussion:

this ones a bit interesting. given a(n) = 5 - 3n consider this:

a(n-1) = 5 - 3(n-1)

          = (5 - 3n) + 3             => but a(n) = 5 - 3n, the first term

          = a(n)   + 3                 => subtract 3 from both sides

a(n-1) -3 = a(n)  

or

a(n) - a(n-1) -3

you,

mrb