Question

In order to win a quiz contest, Olga must score more than 400400400 points. She earns 121212 points for each right answer, and loses 444 points for each wrong answer. Write an inequality that represents the number of right answers (R)(R)left parenthesis, R, right parenthesis and wrong answers (W)(W)left parenthesis, W, right parenthesis Olga can give to win the contest.

Answer 1

Answer:12r -4w > 400

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: The number of points added for r right answers is 12r. The number of points taken away for w wrong answers is 4w, so Olga's total points will be

... 12r -4w

To win, she needs this number to be more than 400. Your inequality is ...

... 12r -4w > 400