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Jerome's game score changed by
20 points because of penalties that
were worth –5 points each. How
many times was Jerome penalized?

Respuesta :

Answer:

Jerome was penalized 4 times.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question is solved by proportions, using a rule of three.

Each penalty changes her score by 5 points. Her score was changed by 20 points. How many penalties?

1 penalty - 5 points

x penalties - 20 points

[tex]5x = 20[/tex]

[tex]x = \frac{20}{5}[/tex]

[tex]x = 4[/tex]

Jerome was penalized 4 times.