In an academic contest correct answers earn 12 points and incorrect answers lose 5
points. In the final round, school A starts with 165 points and gives the same number
of correct and incorrect answers. School B starts with 65 points and gives no incorrect answers and the same number of correct answers as school A. The game ends with the two schools tied.
ii)How many answers did each school get correct in the final round?

The correct answer is: Hence, the school A gives 20 correct answers

Answer:

• Step by step explanation:

○    Step 1:
○    Solve equation: 165 + 12x - 5x = 65 + 12x

                          165 + 12x - 5x = 65 + 12x

                          165 + 7x = 65 + 12x

                          165 - 65 = 12x - 7x

                          100 = 5x

                             = x

                         20 = x

• Final Answer:

Hence, the school A gives 20 correct answers.

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The letters 'a' and 'b' are real numbers.
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